William Tennant Gairdner
Professor of Medicine at the University of Glasgow (1824-1907)
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Summary
William Tennant Gairdner was born on November 8, 1824[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on June 28, 1907[3]. He worked as a physician[4]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]
Key Facts
- Father: John Gairdner[6]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[8]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[9], Stewart's Melville College[10]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[11], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: William Tennant Gairdner[16]
- Family name: Gairdner[17]
- Given name: William[18], Tennant[19]
- Work location: Glasgow[20]
- Academic thesis: Physiology of death[21]
- Depicted by: Sir William Tennant Gairdner; (1824-1907)[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Sibling: James Gairdner[25]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[26]
FAQs
Where was William Tennant Gairdner born?
William Tennant Gairdner's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Who were William Tennant Gairdner's parents?
William Tennant Gairdner's father was John Gairdner[6].
What did William Tennant Gairdner do for work?
William Tennant Gairdner worked as a physician[4].
Where did William Tennant Gairdner go to school?
William Tennant Gairdner was educated at University of Edinburgh[9] and Stewart's Melville College[10].
What awards did William Tennant Gairdner receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh[13].