Edgar Douglas Adrian
English electrophysiologist (1889-1977)
1889 — 1977
Quick Facts
Profession
English electrophysiologist (1889-1977)
Born
November 30, 1889
Died
1977 (age ~88)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
physician, politician, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in HampsteadDied in Cambridge
1889
Born in Hampstead (1889-11-30)
1929
AwardBaly Medal
1931
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
1932
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1934
AwardRoyal Medal
1942
AwardOrder of Merit
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Edgar Douglas Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian was an English electrophysiologist and recipient of the 1932 Nobel Prize for Physiology, won jointly with Sir Charles Sherrington for work on the function of neurons. He provided experimental evidence for the all-or-none law of nerves.
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Who is Edgar Douglas Adrian?+
Edgar Douglas Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian was an English electrophysiologist and recipient of the 1932 Nobel Prize for Physiology, won jointly with Sir Charles Sherrington for work on the function of neurons. He provided experimental evidence for the all-or-none law of nerves.
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Douglas Adrian born?+
Edgar Douglas Adrian was born on November 30, 1889.
When did Edgar Douglas Adrian die?+
Edgar Douglas Adrian died in 1977, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — November 30, 1889
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