Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd

British biochemist and Nobel laureate (1907-1997)
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Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd

Summary

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He passed away in Cambridge[3]. He worked as a chemist[4], politician[5], biochemist[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was born in Glasgow[2].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd passed away in Cambridge[3].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd worked as a chemist[4].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd worked as a politician[5].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's professions included biochemist[6].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's professions included physicist[8].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's field of work was organic chemistry[11].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd held the position of member of the House of Lords[12].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd held the position of President of the Royal Society[13].
  • Among Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's employers was University of Manchester[14].
  • Among Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's employers was University of London[15].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was employed by University of Cambridge[16].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was employed by University of Hertfordshire[17].
  • Among Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's employers was University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was employed by Victoria University of Manchester[19].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was educated at University of Glasgow[20].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's education included a stint at Oriel College[21].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's education included a stint at Goethe University Frankfurt[22].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was educated at Allan Glen's School[23].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's doctoral advisor was Robert Robinson[24].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd received the Meldola Medal and Prize[25].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd received the Tilden Prize[26].
  • Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[20], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Oriel College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1324[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; Goethe University Frankfurt[22], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1914[38], headquartered in Jügelhaus[39]; and Allan Glen's School[23], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41]. Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's doctoral advisor was Robert Robinson[24]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[42] and Bachelor of Science[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[4], politician[5], biochemist[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's field of work was organic chemistry[11]. Employers include University of Manchester[14], a university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1824[46], headquartered in Manchester[47]; University of London[15], a university[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1836[50], headquartered in London[51]; University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1209[54], headquartered in Cambridge[55]; University of Hertfordshire[17], a public university[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1992[58]; University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1583[61], headquartered in Edinburgh[62]; and Victoria University of Manchester[19], a university[63], in United Kingdom[64], founded in 1851[65], headquartered in Manchester[66]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[12], a position[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1801[69] and President of the Royal Society[13], a position[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1662[72]. Doctoral students include Colin Bernard Reese[73], Victor M. Clark[74], and Ian Oxley Sutherland[75].

Recognition

Awards received include Meldola Medal and Prize[25], a chemistry award[76]; Tilden Prize[26], a chemistry award[77]; Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[78], in United Kingdom[79]; Lavoisier Medal[80], a medallion[81], in France[82]; Davy Medal[83], a medallion[84], in United Kingdom[85], founded in 1877[86]; and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[87].

Death and Burial

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd died in Cambridge[3].

Why It Matters

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

He has been cited as an influence by Alan R. Battersby[89], a chemist[90], 1925–2018[91], of United Kingdom[92], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[93], specialised in organic chemistry[94].

He is credited with the discovery of vitamin B12[95].

FAQs

Where was Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd born?

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd die?

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd passed away in Cambridge[3].

What did Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd do for work?

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd worked as chemist[4], politician[5], biochemist[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8].

Where did Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd go to school?

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd was educated at University of Glasgow[20], Oriel College[21], Goethe University Frankfurt[22], and Allan Glen's School[23].

What awards did Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd receive?

Honors received include Meldola Medal and Prize[25], Tilden Prize[26], Fellow of the Royal Society[27], and Lavoisier Medal[80].

Who did Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd influence?

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd has been cited as an influence by Alan R. Battersby[89].

What did Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd discover?

Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd is credited as discoverer of vitamin B12[95].

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