Albert Schatz

American microbiologist (1920-2005)
Person human Q429985
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Albert Schatz

Summary

Albert Schatz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on February 2, 1920[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 17, 2005[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and microbiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norwich[2], Albert Schatz…
  • Albert Schatz passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Albert Schatz was born on February 2, 1920[3].
  • Albert Schatz was born on January 1, 1920[11].
  • Albert Schatz died on January 17, 2005[5].
  • Albert Schatz was married to Vivian Schatz[12].
  • Albert Schatz held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Albert Schatz's professions included biologist[6].
  • Albert Schatz's professions included botanist[7].
  • Albert Schatz's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Albert Schatz worked as a microbiologist[9].
  • Albert Schatz's field of work was biochemistry[14].
  • Among Albert Schatz's employers was Brooklyn College[15].
  • Among Albert Schatz's employers was University of Chile[16].
  • Albert Schatz was employed by Washington University in St. Louis[17].
  • Albert Schatz was employed by Temple University[18].
  • Albert Schatz's education included a stint at Rutgers University[19].
  • Albert Schatz is recorded as male[20].
  • Albert Schatz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[22].
  • Albert Schatz's family name is recorded as Q15725963[23].
  • Albert Schatz's given name is recorded as Albert[24].
  • Albert Schatz's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Albert Schatz's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Albert Israel Schatz'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Albert Schatz was born in Norwich[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 2, 1920[3] and January 1, 1920[11].

Education

Albert Schatz was educated at Rutgers University[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and microbiologist[9]. Albert Schatz's field of work was biochemistry[14]. Employers include Brooklyn College[15], a college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1930[29], headquartered in Brooklyn[30]; University of Chile[16], a public university[31], in Chile[32], founded in 1842[33], headquartered in Santiago[34]; Washington University in St. Louis[17], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1853[37], headquartered in St. Louis County[38]; and Temple University[18], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1884[41].

Personal Life

Among Albert Schatz's spouses was Vivian Schatz[12].

Death and Burial

Albert Schatz died on January 17, 2005[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[22].

Why It Matters

Albert Schatz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He is credited with the discovery of streptomycin[44], a type of chemical entity[45].

FAQs

Where was Albert Schatz born?

Albert Schatz was born in Norwich[2].

Where did Albert Schatz die?

Albert Schatz died in Philadelphia[4].

Who was Albert Schatz married to?

Albert Schatz's spouses include Vivian Schatz[12].

What did Albert Schatz do for work?

Albert Schatz worked as biologist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and microbiologist[9].

Where did Albert Schatz go to school?

Albert Schatz was educated at Rutgers University[19].

What did Albert Schatz discover?

Albert Schatz is credited as discoverer of streptomycin[44].

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  19. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Cause of death pancreatic cancer
    Occupation biologist, botanist, university teacher +1
    Spouse Vivian Schatz
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