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Percy Goldthwait Stiles

1875 – 1936

American physiologist

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Lived 1875 – 1936 (aged 61). Percy Goldthwait Stiles was an American physiologist and physiology.

Percy Goldthwait Stiles (July 1, 1875 – July 5, 1936) was an American physiologist and writer.

Biography

Stiles was born in Newtonville, Massachusetts. He graduated B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1897. He obtained a PhD in physiology from Johns Hopkins University in 1902.

He took an interest in researching dreams and authored a book on the topic in 1927.

Selected publications

Theories of Sleep (1903) Nutritional Physiology (1912) The Nervous System and Its Conservation (1914) Wayfaring in New England (1920) An Adequate Diet (1916) Human Physiology: A Text-Book for High Schools and Colleges (1917) Dreams (1927)

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Important facts

Born
1 July 1875, Newtonville
Birth century
19th century
Died
5 July 1936
Occupation
Physiologist, Physiology
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Percy G. Stiles

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Percy Goldthwait Stiles?

American physiologist

When was Percy Goldthwait Stiles born?

Percy Goldthwait Stiles was born on 1 July 1875 in Newtonville.

When did Percy Goldthwait Stiles die?

Percy Goldthwait Stiles died on 5 July 1936.

What was Percy Goldthwait Stiles's occupation?

Percy Goldthwait Stiles was a physiologist and physiology.

What nationality was Percy Goldthwait Stiles?

Percy Goldthwait Stiles was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Percy Goldthwait Stiles

· Wikidata: Q28771812

· DBpedia: Percy G. Stiles

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