Albert Lasker

Summary

Albert Lasker is a human^[1]. He was born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2]. He was born on May 1, 1880^[3]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He died on May 30, 1952^[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur^[6] and art collector^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Albert Lasker was born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2].
• Albert Lasker died in New York City^[4].
• Albert Lasker was born on May 1, 1880^[3].
• Albert Lasker died on May 30, 1952^[5].
• Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery^[9].
• Albert Lasker's mother was Q141184883^[10].
• Albert Lasker was married to Mary Lasker^[11].
• Among Albert Lasker's spouses was Doris Kenyon^[12].
• A child of Albert Lasker was Edward Lasker^[13].
• A child of Albert Lasker was Frances Lasker Brody^[14].
• Albert Lasker held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Albert Lasker's professions included entrepreneur^[6].
• Albert Lasker worked as an art collector^[7].
• Albert Lasker received the Maxwell Finland Award^[16].
• Albert Lasker is recorded as male^[17].
• Albert Lasker's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Albert Lasker was affiliated with the Republican Party^[19].
• Albert Lasker's Commons category is recorded as Albert Lasker^[20].
• Albert Lasker's family name is recorded as Lasker^[21].
• Albert Lasker's given name is recorded as Albert^[22].
• Albert Lasker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library^[23].
• Albert Lasker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Provenance^[24].
• Albert Lasker's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago^[25].
• Albert Lasker's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2], Albert Lasker… he was born on May 1, 1880^[3]. His mother was Q141184883^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur^[6] and art collector^[7].

Recognition

Albert Lasker received the Maxwell Finland Award^[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Lasker^[11], an art dealer^[27], 1900–1994^[28], of United States^[29], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[30], specialised in fundraising^[31] and Doris Kenyon^[12], an actor^[32], 1897–1979^[33], of United States^[34]. Children include Edward Lasker^[13], a lawyer^[35], 1912–1997^[36], of United States^[37] and Frances Lasker Brody^[14], an art collector^[38], 1916–2009^[39], of United States^[40]. Albert Lasker was affiliated with the Republican Party^[19].

Death and Burial

Albert Lasker died on May 30, 1952^[5]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albert Lasker include Lasker Award^[41], a science award^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1945^[44]; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research^[45], a class of award^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1946^[48]; and Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science^[49], a science award^[50], in United States^[51], founded in 1994^[52].

Why It Matters

Albert Lasker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

Entities named for him include Lasker Award^[41], a science award^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1945^[44]; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research^[45], a class of award^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1946^[48]; and Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science^[49], a science award^[50], in United States^[51], founded in 1994^[52].

FAQs

Where was Albert Lasker born?

Albert Lasker was born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2].

Where did Albert Lasker die?

Albert Lasker passed away in New York City^[4].

Who were Albert Lasker's parents?

Albert Lasker's mother was Q141184883^[10].

Who was Albert Lasker married to?

Albert Lasker's spouses include Mary Lasker^[11] and Doris Kenyon^[12].

What did Albert Lasker do for work?

Albert Lasker worked as entrepreneur^[6] and art collector^[7].

What awards did Albert Lasker receive?

Honors received include Maxwell Finland Award^[16].