Albert de la Chapelle

Finnish professor of medical genetics and academian of science (1933-2020)
Person human Q5618748
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Albert de la Chapelle

Summary

Albert de la Chapelle is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on February 11, 1933[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 10, 2020[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Albert de la Chapelle was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Albert de la Chapelle passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Albert de la Chapelle was born on February 11, 1933[3].
  • Albert de la Chapelle died on December 10, 2020[5].
  • Albert de la Chapelle's father was Q140371277[9].
  • Albert de la Chapelle's mother was Q140371279[10].
  • Albert de la Chapelle was married to Clara D. Bloomfield[11].
  • Albert de la Chapelle held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Albert de la Chapelle's native language[13].
  • Albert de la Chapelle is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[14].
  • Albert de la Chapelle's professions included geneticist[6].
  • Albert de la Chapelle worked as a physician[7].
  • Albert de la Chapelle held the position of professor[15].
  • Among Albert de la Chapelle's employers was Ohio State University[16].
  • Albert de la Chapelle was educated at University of Helsinki[17].
  • Albert de la Chapelle received the Matti Äyräpää Prize[18].
  • Albert de la Chapelle received the ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
  • Albert de la Chapelle received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].
  • Albert de la Chapelle received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21].
  • Albert de la Chapelle received the Mauro Baschirotto Award[22].
  • Albert de la Chapelle was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Albert de la Chapelle was a member of National Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Albert de la Chapelle was influenced by Herman Hortling[25].
  • Albert de la Chapelle is recorded as male[26].
  • Albert de la Chapelle's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Helsinki[2], Albert de la Chapelle… he was born on February 11, 1933[3]. His father was Q140371277[9]. His mother was Q140371279[10]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[14]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Albert de la Chapelle's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[17]. He studied under Herman Hortling[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[6] and physician[7]. Albert de la Chapelle was employed by Ohio State University[16]. He held the position of professor[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Matti Äyräpää Prize[18], an award[29], in Finland[30], founded in 1969[31]; ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a science award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1961[34]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1919[37]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1942[40]; and Mauro Baschirotto Award[22], an award[41].

Personal Life

Among Albert de la Chapelle's spouses was Clara D. Bloomfield[11].

Death and Burial

Albert de la Chapelle died on December 10, 2020[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Albert de la Chapelle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Albert de la Chapelle born?

Albert de la Chapelle's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Albert de la Chapelle die?

Albert de la Chapelle passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Albert de la Chapelle's parents?

Albert de la Chapelle's father was Q140371277[9]. Albert de la Chapelle's mother was Q140371279[10].

Who was Albert de la Chapelle married to?

Albert de la Chapelle's spouses include Clara D. Bloomfield[11].

What did Albert de la Chapelle do for work?

Albert de la Chapelle worked as geneticist[6] and physician[7].

Where did Albert de la Chapelle go to school?

Albert de la Chapelle was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

What awards did Albert de la Chapelle receive?

Honors received include Matti Äyräpää Prize[18], ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[19], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[21].

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  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Zestmorse · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Q140371277
    Mother → Q140371279
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  3. 14w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Influenced by → Herman Hortling
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  4. 14w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → professor
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    Student of → Herman Hortling
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  6. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Albert, Fredrik
    Spouse → Clara D. Bloomfield
    Family name → de la Chapelle
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