Alexandre Yersin
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Summary
Alexandre Yersin was born on September 22, 1863[1], in Aubonne[2]. He died on March 1, 1943[3], in Nha Trang[4]. He worked as a physician[5], bacteriologist[6], explorer[7], agronomist[8], and biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,167 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 28, 1943[11]
- Place of burial: Nha Trang[12]
- Father: Alexander Yersin[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14], Switzerland[15]
- Field of work: bacteriology[16], typhus[17], typhus vaccine[18]
- Employer: Pasteur Institute[19], Messageries Maritimes[20], Hanoi Medical University[21]
- Educated at: University of Lausanne[22]
- Award received: Leconte Prize[23], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand officer of the Order of the Dragon of Annam[25], French Order of Academic Palms[26], Commander of the Legion of Honour[27]
- Member of: Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[28], Académie Nationale de Médecine[29]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[30]
- Influenced by: Kitasato Shibasaburō[31], Louis Pasteur[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Alexandre Yersin[34]
- Family name: Yersin[35]
- Given name: Alexandre[36]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[37], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
- Birth name: Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin[41]
- Different from: Alexander Yersin[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexandre Yersin include Yersinia[43], a taxon[44]; yersiniosis[45], an infectious disease[46]; and Trochalopteron yersini[47], a taxon[48].
Why It Matters
Alexandre Yersin has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of Yersinia pestis[51], a taxon[52] and diphtheria toxin[53], a protein[54]. Entities named for him include Yersinia[43], a taxon[44]; yersiniosis[45], an infectious disease[46]; and Trochalopteron yersini[47], a taxon[48].
FAQs
Where was Alexandre Yersin born?
Alexandre Yersin's place of birth was Aubonne[2].
Where did Alexandre Yersin die?
Alexandre Yersin passed away in Nha Trang[4].
Who were Alexandre Yersin's parents?
Alexandre Yersin's father was Alexander Yersin[13].
What did Alexandre Yersin do for work?
Alexandre Yersin worked as a physician[5], bacteriologist[6], explorer[7], agronomist[8], and biologist[9].
Where did Alexandre Yersin go to school?
Alexandre Yersin was educated at University of Lausanne[22].
What awards did Alexandre Yersin receive?
Honors received include Leconte Prize[23], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand officer of the Order of the Dragon of Annam[25], and French Order of Academic Palms[26].
What did Alexandre Yersin discover?
Alexandre Yersin is credited as discoverer of Yersinia pestis[51] and diphtheria toxin[53].