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Walter Bradford Cannon
American physiologist (1871-1945).
The record
Walter Bradford Cannon was an American physiologist. Born on 19 October 1871 in Prairie du Chien, Cannon died on 1 October 1945 in Franklin at the age of 73.
Cannon studied at Harvard Medical School and Harvard College. Honours include Croonian Medal and Lecture, Baly Medal and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 39 languages, Walter Bradford Cannon is No. 38,205 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 October 1871, Prairie du Chien
- Died
- 1 October 1945, Franklin (aged 73)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Physiologist, non-fiction writer, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 39
Did you know
73
Lived to 73.
19 Oct
Shares a birthday with John Adams and Miguel Ángel Asturias.
2
Two people in the Index born in Prairie du Chien, with Matthew Antoine.
39
Has a Wikipedia article in 39 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Walter Bradford Cannon
- FatherColbert Hanchett Cannon
- SpouseCornelia James Cannon
- ChildMarian Cannon Schlesinger
- ChildBradford Cannon
Honours and works
Awards
- Croonian Medal and Lecture1918
- Baly Medal1931
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris1931
- Honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg1931
- George M. Kober Lectureship1934
- Foreign Member of the Royal Society1939
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