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Sir Charles Scott Sherrington (November 27, 1857 - March 4, 1952) is most commonly remembered as an English neurophysiologist of the late 19th century and, especially, of the first third of the 20th century. In the scientific fields, Sherrington may be labeled as a histologist, bacteriologist, and a pathologist. Sherrington is also known for his philosophical and poetic works.
In 1932, Sherrington was co-awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Edgar Adrian, 1st Baron Adrian. From 1920 through 1925, Sherrington served as president of the Royal Society.
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Charles Scott Sherrington | |
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Born | (1857-11-27)November 27, 1857 |
Died | March 4, 1952(1952-03-04) (aged 94) |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Ipswich Grammar School Royal College of Surgeons of England Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge |
Awards | Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1932) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physiology Pathology Histology Neurology Bacteriology |
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