André Frédéric Cournand

French physiologist (1895–1988)
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André Frédéric Cournand
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André Frédéric Cournand was born on September 24, 1895, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] and died on February 19, 1988, in Great Barrington [1][2][3][5][6][12][8][9][10]. He was a physician, psychologist, and physiologist , educated at the University of Paris and Columbia University . He was employed by Columbia University .

Cournand received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine [13][14][15][16][17]. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg and a doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy [13][14][15][16][17]. His professional contributions spanned multiple disciplines in medical science . He maintained a long-standing affiliation with Columbia University . His academic background included institutions in both France and the United States . He lived through much of the 20th century, from Paris to Great Barrington [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][1][2][3][5][6][12][8][9][10].

André Frédéric Cournand

Summary

André Frédéric Cournand is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1895[3]. He passed away in Great Barrington[4]. He died on February 19, 1988[5]. He worked as a physician[6], psychologist[7], and physiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • André Frédéric Cournand was born in Paris[2].
  • André Frédéric Cournand passed away in Great Barrington[4].
  • André Frédéric Cournand was born on September 24, 1895[3].
  • André Frédéric Cournand died on February 19, 1988[5].
  • Among André Frédéric Cournand's spouses was Q133597838[10].
  • André Frédéric Cournand held citizenship in France[11].
  • André Frédéric Cournand held citizenship in United States[12].
  • André Frédéric Cournand worked as a physician[6].
  • André Frédéric Cournand's professions included psychologist[7].
  • André Frédéric Cournand's professions included physiologist[8].
  • André Frédéric Cournand's field of work was medicine[13].
  • Among André Frédéric Cournand's employers was Columbia University[14].
  • André Frédéric Cournand was educated at University of Paris[15].
  • André Frédéric Cournand's education included a stint at Columbia University[16].
  • André Frédéric Cournand received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17].
  • André Frédéric Cournand received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18].
  • André Frédéric Cournand received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[19].
  • André Frédéric Cournand received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[20].
  • André Frédéric Cournand was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • André Frédéric Cournand was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[22].
  • André Frédéric Cournand was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
  • André Frédéric Cournand is recorded as male[24].
  • André Frédéric Cournand's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • André Frédéric Cournand's Commons category is recorded as André Frédéric Cournand[26].
  • André Frédéric Cournand was part of the conflict World War I[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], André Frédéric Cournand… he was born on September 24, 1895[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[15], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Columbia University[16], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], psychologist[7], and physiologist[8]. André Frédéric Cournand's field of work was medicine[13]. He was employed by Columbia University[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1946[38]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], a science award[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1901[41]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[19], an award[42], in France[43]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[20], an award[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Among André Frédéric Cournand's spouses was Q133597838[10].

Death and Burial

André Frédéric Cournand died on February 19, 1988[5]. He died in Great Barrington[4].

Why It Matters

André Frédéric Cournand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was André Frédéric Cournand born?

André Frédéric Cournand was born in Paris[2].

Where did André Frédéric Cournand die?

André Frédéric Cournand passed away in Great Barrington[4].

Who was André Frédéric Cournand married to?

André Frédéric Cournand's spouses include Q133597838[10].

What did André Frédéric Cournand do for work?

André Frédéric Cournand worked as physician[6], psychologist[7], and physiologist[8].

Where did André Frédéric Cournand go to school?

André Frédéric Cournand was educated at University of Paris[15] and Columbia University[16].

What awards did André Frédéric Cournand receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[19], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[20].

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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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