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Adolf Butenandt

German biochemist (1903-1995)
Person human Q5327
Adolf Butenandt
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Facts

33 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[50]
Date of birth
March 24, 1903
Date of death
January 18, 1995
Place of birth
Bremerhaven, Lehe[8]
Place of death
Munich
Country of citizenship
Germany[11]
Occupation
biochemist, chemist, politician, university teacher
Employer
University of Tübingen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Kaiser Wilhelm Society, University of Göttingen, Gdańsk University of Technology, University of Marburg[14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
Field of work
biochemistry, organic chemistry[12][13]
Educated at
University of Marburg, University of Göttingen[21][22]
Member of political party
Nazi Party[51]
Award received
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Bavarian Order of Merit, honorary citizen of Munich, Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Carus medal, Harnack medal, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Ernst Hellmut Vits Award, August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal, Emil Fischer Medal, Fresenius Prize, honorary doctor of the University of Vienna, Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, honorary doctorate of the University of Graz, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense, War Merit Cross, Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, honorary doctor of the Gdańsk University of Technology, honorary golden medal of the state capital Munich, honorary citizen of Munich, honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37]
Spouse
Erika Butenandt[10]
Doctoral advisor
Adolf Windaus[23]
Doctoral student
Peter Karlson[52]
Work location
Gdańsk, Munich, Tübingen, Bremerhaven, Göttingen
Student of
Adolf Windaus
Nominated for
Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Languages spoken, written or signed
German
Academic degree
professor, Doctor, honorary doctorate[54][55][56]
Archives at
archive of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft[53]
Described by source
NDB-online
Family name
Butenandt
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Given name
Adolf, Friedrich, Johann
Interested in
biochemistry
Member of
Royal Society, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, German Academy of Sciences at Berlin, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, French Academy of Sciences, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Turnerschaft Philippina-Saxonia, National Socialist Teachers League, German Labor Front, Luftfahrtforschungsansalt, Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony, Japan Academy[38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49]
Name in native language
Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt
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P14927
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P14974
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Place of burial
Munich Forest Cemetery[9]
🏷️ Also known as
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CCAB ID
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NE.se ID
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NLP ID
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NSDAP membership number (1925–1945)
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NSK ID
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NUKAT ID
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Award received 17
Nobel Prize in Chemistry, War Merit Cross, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Bavarian Order of Merit, Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, Harnack medal, August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order +9 more
Member of 11
Royal Society, French Academy of Sciences, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, German Labor Front, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony, Japan Academy +3 more
Nominated for 8
Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Employer 7
University of Tübingen, University of Göttingen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University of Marburg, Gdańsk University of Technology, Kaiser Wilhelm Society
Occupation 4
politician, chemist, biochemist, university teacher
Academic degree 3
professor, Doctor, honorary doctorate
Given name 3
Adolf, Johann, Friedrich
Work location 3
Munich, Gdańsk, Tübingen
Educated at 2
University of Göttingen, University of Marburg
Field of work 2
biochemistry, organic chemistry
Chaired by 1
Max Planck Society
Country of citizenship 1
Germany
Doctoral advisor 1
Adolf Windaus
Doctoral advisors 1
Adolf Windaus
FactGrid item ID 1
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Instance of 1
human
Interested in 1
biochemistry
Languages spoken, written or signed 1
German
Member of political party 1
Nazi Party
Named after 1
Adolf Butenandt Institute
Place of birth 1
Bremerhaven
Place of burial 1
Munich Forest Cemetery
Place of death 1
Munich
Sex or gender 1
male
Student of 1
Adolf Windaus
Teachers 1
Adolf Windaus
← Board member 1
Max Planck Society
← Discoverer or inventor 1
ecdysone
← SNARC ID 1
Świątniki Górne
← Signatory 1
Vow of Allegiance of the Professors of German Universities and Institutions of Higher Learning to Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist State
← Winner 1
Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize
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Summary

Adolf Butenandt was born on March 24, 1903[1], in Bremerhaven[2]. He died in Munich[3]. He worked as a biochemist[4], chemist[5], politician[6], and university teacher[7].

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolf Butenandt include Adolf Butenandt Institute[57], a research institute[58], in Germany[59].

Why It Matters

Adolf Butenandt is credited with the discovery of ecdysone[60], a type of chemical entity[61]. Entities named for him include Adolf Butenandt Institute[57], a research institute[58], in Germany[59].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Butenandt born?

Adolf Butenandt was born in Bremerhaven[2].

Where did Adolf Butenandt die?

Adolf Butenandt died in Munich[3].

Who was Adolf Butenandt married to?

Adolf Butenandt's spouses include Erika Butenandt[10].

What did Adolf Butenandt do for work?

Adolf Butenandt worked as a biochemist[4], chemist[5], politician[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Adolf Butenandt go to school?

Adolf Butenandt was educated at University of Marburg[21] and University of Göttingen[22].

What awards did Adolf Butenandt receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], Bavarian Order of Merit[25], honorary citizen of Munich[26], and Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[27].

What did Adolf Butenandt discover?

Adolf Butenandt is credited as discoverer of ecdysone[60].

Related Entities

Adolf Butenandt Institute Adolf Windaus biochemistry German Academy of Sciences at Berlin Germany honorary doctor of the Gdańsk University of Technology Luftfahrtforschungsansalt organic chemistry

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  1. [60] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [57] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [61] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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