Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks (1933–2015) was a British writer, chemist and neurologist.
Also recorded as Oliver Wolf Sacks; Oliver W. Sacks.
Overview
Born at Willesden in 1933, died at Greenwich Village in 2015.
In detail
Oliver Sacks studied at The Queen's College, St Paul's School and Hall School. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is neurology.
Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City. Employment is recorded with Columbia University, Grossman School of Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Works named in the authority record are The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Awakenings.
Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, George Polk Award and Lewis Thomas Prize.
Sources
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“Oliver Sacks”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q258662: Oliver Sacks
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