André Capron

French immunologist and parasitologist (1930–2020)
Person human Q517594
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André Capron

Summary

André Capron is a human[1]. Born in Lens[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1930[3]. He passed away in Seclin[4]. He died on January 10, 2020[5]. He worked as a physician[6], immunologist[7], parasitologist[8], and researcher[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lens[2], André Capron…
  • André Capron passed away in Seclin[4].
  • André Capron was born on December 30, 1930[3].
  • André Capron died on January 10, 2020[5].
  • André Capron held citizenship in France[10].
  • André Capron worked as a physician[6].
  • André Capron worked as an immunologist[7].
  • André Capron's professions included parasitologist[8].
  • André Capron's professions included researcher[9].
  • André Capron's field of work was immunology[11].
  • André Capron held the position of director[12].
  • André Capron was employed by French National Institute of Health and Medical Research[13].
  • André Capron was educated at University of Lille[14].
  • André Capron received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • André Capron received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[16].
  • André Capron received the Honorary doctors of Ghent University[17].
  • André Capron received the King Faisal International Prize in Medicine[18].
  • André Capron received the Richard Lounsbery Award[19].
  • André Capron received the King Faisal International Prize in Medicine[20].
  • André Capron was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • André Capron was a member of National Academy of Medicine[22].
  • André Capron was a member of French Society of Immunology[23].
  • André Capron is recorded as male[24].
  • André Capron's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • André Capron supervised Didier Hober as a doctoral student[26].

Body

Origins and Family

André Capron was born in Lens[2]. He was born on December 30, 1930[3].

Education

André Capron's education included a stint at University of Lille[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], immunologist[7], parasitologist[8], and researcher[9]. André Capron's field of work was immunology[11]. He was employed by French National Institute of Health and Medical Research[13]. He held the position of director[12]. Doctoral students include Didier Hober[26], a researcher[27], b. 1961[28]; Jamal Khalife[29]; François Trottein[30], a researcher[31]; Isabelle Wolowczuk[32]; Mustapha Chamekh[33], a researcher[34], b. 1962[35]; and Jérôme Estaquier[36], a university teacher[37], of Canada[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[16], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Honorary doctors of Ghent University[17], an award[43], in Belgium[44]; King Faisal International Prize in Medicine[18], a medicine award[45], in Saudi Arabia[46], founded in 1981[47]; and Richard Lounsbery Award[19], a science award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1979[50].

Death and Burial

André Capron died on January 10, 2020[5]. He died in Seclin[4].

FAQs

Where was André Capron born?

Born in Lens[2], André Capron…

Where did André Capron die?

André Capron passed away in Seclin[4].

What did André Capron do for work?

André Capron worked as physician[6], immunologist[7], parasitologist[8], and researcher[9].

Where did André Capron go to school?

André Capron was educated at University of Lille[14].

What awards did André Capron receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Commander of the National Order of Merit[16], Honorary doctors of Ghent University[17], and King Faisal International Prize in Medicine[18].

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  29. [3] . Q80900474. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Q80900474. whoswho.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name André
    Field of work immunology
    Doctoral student Didier Hober, Jamal Khalife, François Trottein +13
    Family name Capron
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