Properties (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:University_College_London
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Copley_Medal
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1802-01-02
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:William_Sharpey_Jr.
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Contributed to the understanding of muscle structure
Authored textbooks on anatomy Described the structure of the human eye Developed teaching methods in anatomy Investigated the anatomy of the heart Pioneered studies in human anatomy Promoted the importance of anatomical education Published works on the nervous system Studied the structure of the ear |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1880-03-24
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| gptkbp:field |
Anatomy
Physiology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Sharpey
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Thomas Henry Huxley
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:John_Hunter
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Contributions to anatomy and physiology
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| gptkbp:legacy |
His methodologies are used in contemporary anatomical research
His influence extends to various fields of biology His work laid foundations for modern physiology Influenced future generations of anatomists Recognized for his detailed anatomical drawings His contributions are acknowledged in medical literature. His research contributed to medical education reforms Contributed to the establishment of anatomy as a science His findings are still referenced in anatomical studies Sharpey's_fibers_named_after_him |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Royal_Society
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Scottish
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Sharpey's_fibers
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Anatomist
Physiologist |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Comparative anatomy
Pathology Histology |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary_Sharpey
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