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Benjamin Rush

About

American physician, educator, and author (1746-1813)

Quick Facts

Name
Benjamin Rush
Born
1746-01-04
Died
1813-04-19
Occupation
chemist / writer / psychiatrist / physician / university teacher / politician
Citizenship
United States / Kingdom of Great Britain
Birthplace
Byberry

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
—Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Received
1788Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Received

Education

  • Princeton University
  • University of Edinburgh
  • West Nottingham Academy

Languages

Native language

  • English

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q656478 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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