Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Spanish scientist (1852-1934)
1852 — 1934
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish scientist (1852-1934)
Born
May 1, 1852
Died
1934 (age ~82)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
photographer, physician, politician
SpainBorn in Petilla de AragónDied in Madrid
1852
Born in Petilla de Aragón (1852-05-01)
1870
EducationStudied at Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zaragoza (1870–1873)
1887
Positionfull professor
1894
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
1896
Positionpresident (1896–1897)
1897
Positionmember of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences (1897–1934)
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Santiago Ramón y Cajal was a Spanish neuroscientist, pathologist, and histologist specialising in neuroanatomy, and the central nervous system. He and Camillo Golgi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1906. Ramón y Cajal was the first Spaniard to win a scientific Nobel Prize. His original investigations of the microscopic structure of the brain made him a pioneer of modern neuroscience.
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Who is Santiago Ramón y Cajal?+
Santiago Ramón y Cajal was a Spanish neuroscientist, pathologist, and histologist specialising in neuroanatomy, and the central nervous system. He and Camillo Golgi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1906. Ramón y Cajal was the first Spaniard to win a scientific Nobel Prize. His o
What does the name Santiago mean?+
The name Santiago means "Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Santiago Ramón y Cajal born?+
Santiago Ramón y Cajal was born on May 1, 1852.
When did Santiago Ramón y Cajal die?+
Santiago Ramón y Cajal died in 1934, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.
The name Santiago is of Spanish origin, meaning "Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Santiago — May 1, 1852
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Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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