Albert Claude

Belgian-American cell biologist (1899–1983)
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Albert Claude

Summary

Albert Claude is a human[1]. Born in Neufchâteau[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1898[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on May 22, 1983[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], biochemist[9], and chemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (782 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Albert Claude was born in Neufchâteau[2].
  • Albert Claude passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 24, 1898[3].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 21, 1899[12].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 23, 1898[13].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 23, 1899[14].
  • Albert Claude died on May 22, 1983[5].
  • Albert Claude died on May 23, 1983[15].
  • Albert Claude is buried at Longlier[16].
  • Among Albert Claude's spouses was Julia Gilder[17].
  • Albert Claude held citizenship in Belgium[18].
  • Albert Claude held citizenship in United States[19].
  • French was Albert Claude's native language[20].
  • Albert Claude's professions included biologist[6].
  • Albert Claude worked as a physician[7].
  • Albert Claude's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Albert Claude worked as a biochemist[9].
  • Albert Claude worked as a chemist[10].
  • Albert Claude's professions included cell biologist[21].
  • Albert Claude's field of work was biochemistry[22].
  • Albert Claude held the position of professor[23].
  • Among Albert Claude's employers was The Rockefeller University[24].
  • Albert Claude was employed by Université libre de Bruxelles[25].
  • Albert Claude was educated at University of Liège[26].
  • Albert Claude received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neufchâteau[2], Albert Claude… Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1898[3], August 21, 1899[12], August 23, 1898[13], and August 23, 1899[14]. French was his native language[20].

Education

Albert Claude was educated at University of Liège[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], biochemist[9], chemist[10], and cell biologist[21]. Albert Claude's field of work was biochemistry[22]. Employers include The Rockefeller University[24], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1901[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Université libre de Bruxelles[25], a university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1969[34], headquartered in Ixelles[35]. He held the position of professor[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[27], a science award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1901[38]; Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[39], a science award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1967[42]; British War Medal[43], a campaign medal[44], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], founded in 1919[46]; and Victory Medal 1914–1918[47], a medallion[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1919[50].

Personal Life

Among Albert Claude's spouses was Julia Gilder[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 22, 1983[5] and May 23, 1983[15]. Albert Claude passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. Burial took place at Longlier[16].

Why It Matters

Albert Claude ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (782 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

His notable doctoral advisees include Christian de Duve[53], a biologist[54], 1917–2013[55], of Belgium[56], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[57], specialised in cell biology[58].

FAQs

Where was Albert Claude born?

Born in Neufchâteau[2], Albert Claude…

Where did Albert Claude die?

Albert Claude passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Who was Albert Claude married to?

Albert Claude's spouses include Julia Gilder[17].

What did Albert Claude do for work?

Albert Claude worked as biologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], biochemist[9], and chemist[10].

Where did Albert Claude go to school?

Albert Claude was educated at University of Liège[26].

What awards did Albert Claude receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[27], Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[39], British War Medal[43], and Victory Medal 1914–1918[47].

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