Alexis Carrel
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Alexis Carrel was born on June 28, 1873, in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] and died on November 5, 1944, in Paris [11][4][3][2]. He was a biologist, surgeon, physiologist, and sociologist [12][13] who practiced in the fields of surgery, biology, pathophysiology, and physiology [14]. His education took place at Saint-Marc Lycée and the University of Lyon [15][16], and he identified as a Catholic [17].
Carrel held positions at the University of Chicago from 1904 to 1906 and later at The Rockefeller University from 1906 to 1939 [16][18]. He received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Bordin Prize, and various ranks within the Legion of Honour such as Knight, Officer, and Commander [19][20][18]. He also held the title of Commander of the Order of Leopold [19][20][18].
He was a member of several prestigious institutions, including the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, and the French Academy of Sciences [21].
Key Facts
- Father: Alexis Carrel-Billiard[10]
- Spouse: Anne Gourlez de La Motte[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Field of work: surgery[13], biology[14], pathophysiology[15], physiology[16], vascular surgery[17]
- Position held: regent[18]
- Employer: University of Chicago[19], The Rockefeller University[20]
- Educated at: University of Lyon[21], Saint-Marc Lycée[22]
- Notable work: Man, The Unknown[23]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[24], Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Commander of the Order of Leopold[26], Bordin Prize[27], Knight of the Legion of Honour[28], Commander of the Legion of Honour[29]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[30], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[31], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[32], French Academy of Sciences[33], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], Russian Academy of Sciences[35], Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[36], Académie Nationale de Médecine[37], American Philosophical Society[38]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: French Popular Party[41]
- Doctoral student: Serge Voronoff[42]
- Commons category: Alexis Carrel[43]
- Family name: Carrel[44]
- Given name: Alexis[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexis Carrel include Carrel[48], a lunar crater[49]; Carrel Island[50], an island[51]; and Alexis Carrel Prize[52], a science award[53], in Germany[54].
Why It Matters
Alexis Carrel has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Louis Chevalier[57], a social historian[58], 1911–2001[59], of France[60], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[61].
Entities named for him include Carrel[48], a lunar crater[49]; Carrel Island[50], an island[51]; and Alexis Carrel Prize[52], a science award[53], in Germany[54].
His notable doctoral advisees include Serge Voronoff[62], a surgeon[63], 1866–1951[64], of Russian Empire[65], awarded the Legion of Honour[66], specialised in surgery[67].
FAQs
Where was Alexis Carrel born?
Alexis Carrel's place of birth was Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon[2].
Where did Alexis Carrel die?
Alexis Carrel passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Alexis Carrel's parents?
Alexis Carrel's father was Alexis Carrel-Billiard[10].
Who was Alexis Carrel married to?
Alexis Carrel's spouses include Anne Gourlez de La Motte[11].
What did Alexis Carrel do for work?
Alexis Carrel worked as a biologist[5], surgeon[6], physiologist[7], and sociologist[8].
Where did Alexis Carrel go to school?
Alexis Carrel was educated at University of Lyon[21] and Saint-Marc Lycée[22].
What awards did Alexis Carrel receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[24], Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], Commander of the Order of Leopold[26], and Bordin Prize[27].
Who did Alexis Carrel influence?
Alexis Carrel has been cited as an influence by Louis Chevalier[57].