Albert Kluyver
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Summary
Albert Kluyver was born on June 3, 1888[1], in Breda[2]. He died on May 14, 1956[3], in Delft[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], biochemist[6], microbiologist[7], university teacher[8], and bacteriologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Jan Cornelis Kluyver[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[12]
- Native language: Dutch[13]
- Field of work: microbiology[14], biochemistry[15]
- Position held: Rector of Delft University of Technology[16]
- Employer: Delft University of Technology[17]
- Award received: Copley Medal[18], Leeuwenhoek Lecture[19], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[20], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[21]
- Member of: Royal Society[22], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], National Academy of Sciences[25], Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Doctoral student: Tjomme Ynte Kingma Boltjes[28], C. B. van Niel[29]
- Commons category: Albert Kluyver[30]
- Residence: Netherlands[31]
- Family name: Kluyver[32]
- Given name: Albert[33], Jan[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[35]
- Name in native language: Albert Jan Kluyver[36]
- Different from: Albert Kluyver[37]
- Sibling: Clasina Kluyver[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Albert Kluyver include Kluyvera[39], a taxon[40].
Why It Matters
Albert Kluyver has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for him include Kluyvera[39], a taxon[40].
His notable doctoral advisees include C. B. van Niel[43], a microbiologist[44], 1897–1985[45], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[46], awarded the National Medal of Science[47], specialised in microbiology[48].
FAQs
Where was Albert Kluyver born?
Albert Kluyver was born in Breda[2].
Where did Albert Kluyver die?
Albert Kluyver passed away in Delft[4].
Who were Albert Kluyver's parents?
Albert Kluyver's father was Jan Cornelis Kluyver[11].
What did Albert Kluyver do for work?
Albert Kluyver worked as a botanist[5], biochemist[6], microbiologist[7], university teacher[8], and bacteriologist[9].
What awards did Albert Kluyver receive?
Honors received include Copley Medal[18], Leeuwenhoek Lecture[19], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[20], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[21].