Ronald Ross
British doctor, Nobel laureate, writer, and artist (1857–1932)
1857 — 1932
Quick Facts
Profession
British doctor, Nobel laureate, writer, and artist (1857–1932)
Born
May 13, 1857
Died
1932 (age ~75)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
poet, physician, mathematician
United KingdomBorn in AlmoraDied in London
1857
Born in Almora (1857-05-13)
1901
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1902
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1909
AwardRoyal Medal
1911
AwardKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath
1914
AwardBisset Hawkins Medal
About
Sir Ronald Ross was a British medical doctor. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine "for his work on malaria, by which he has shown how it enters the organism and thereby has laid the foundation for successful research on this disease and methods of combating it". His discovery of the malarial parasite in the gastrointestinal tract of a mosquito in 1897 proved that malaria was transmitted by mosquitoes, and laid the foundation for the method of combating the disease.
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Who is Ronald Ross?+
Sir Ronald Ross was a British medical doctor. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine "for his work on malaria, by which he has shown how it enters the organism and thereby has laid the foundation for successful research on this disease and methods of combating it". His discovery
What does the name Ronald mean?+
The name Ronald means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is of English origin.
When was Ronald Ross born?+
Ronald Ross was born on May 13, 1857.
When did Ronald Ross die?+
Ronald Ross died in 1932, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.
The name Ronald is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: id=rule Anglicized from Raghnall, itself derived from Rǫgnvaldr, from advice + power, later partly merged with the Continental Germanic equivalent Reynold.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ronald — May 13, 1857
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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