André Lwoff

French microbiologist
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André Lwoff
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André Lwoff was born May 8, 1902, in Ainay-le-Château.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He worked as a biologist, virologist, physician, researcher, and botanist.

He was educated at the Pasteur Institute and Lycée Voltaire. His field was microbiology. He was employed by the Pasteur Institute.

His awards included the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Leeuwenhoek Medal, the Marjory Stephenson Prize, the Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer, the Leeuwenhoek Lecture, and being a Foreign Member of the Royal Society.[10][11][12] He died September 30, 1994, in Paris.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][9]

André Lwoff

Summary

André Lwoff is a human[1]. Born in Ainay-le-Château[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1902[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on September 30, 1994[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], virologist[7], physician[8], researcher[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ainay-le-Château[2], André Lwoff…
  • André Lwoff passed away in Paris[4].
  • André Lwoff was born on May 8, 1902[3].
  • André Lwoff died on September 30, 1994[5].
  • André Lwoff's mother was Marie Lwoff[12].
  • Among André Lwoff's spouses was Marguerite Lwoff[13].
  • André Lwoff held citizenship in France[14].
  • André Lwoff worked as a biologist[6].
  • André Lwoff's professions included virologist[7].
  • André Lwoff worked as a physician[8].
  • André Lwoff worked as a researcher[9].
  • André Lwoff's professions included botanist[10].
  • André Lwoff's field of work was microbiology[15].
  • Among André Lwoff's employers was Pasteur Institute[16].
  • André Lwoff was educated at Pasteur Institute[17].
  • André Lwoff's education included a stint at Lycée Voltaire[18].
  • André Lwoff received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[19].
  • André Lwoff received the Leeuwenhoek Medal[20].
  • André Lwoff received the Marjory Stephenson Prize[21].
  • André Lwoff received the Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[22].
  • André Lwoff received the Leeuwenhoek Lecture[23].
  • André Lwoff received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24].
  • André Lwoff was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • André Lwoff was a member of French Academy of Sciences[26].
  • André Lwoff was a member of Société zoologique de France[27].

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Origins and Family

André Lwoff's place of birth was Ainay-le-Château[2]. He was born on May 8, 1902[3]. His mother was Marie Lwoff[12].

Education

Educated at Pasteur Institute[17], a research institute[28], in France[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Lycée Voltaire[18], a lycée[32], in France[33], founded in 1890[34]. André Lwoff earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], virologist[7], physician[8], researcher[9], and botanist[10]. André Lwoff's field of work was microbiology[15]. He was employed by Pasteur Institute[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[19], a science award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1901[38]; Leeuwenhoek Medal[20], a science award[39], in Netherlands[40]; Marjory Stephenson Prize[21], a science award[41], founded in 1953[42]; Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[22], an award[43], founded in 1961[44]; Leeuwenhoek Lecture[23], a science award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1950[47]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Personal Life

André Lwoff was married to Marguerite Lwoff[13].

Death and Burial

André Lwoff died on September 30, 1994[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

André Lwoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was André Lwoff born?

André Lwoff was born in Ainay-le-Château[2].

Where did André Lwoff die?

André Lwoff passed away in Paris[4].

Who were André Lwoff's parents?

André Lwoff's mother was Marie Lwoff[12].

Who was André Lwoff married to?

André Lwoff's spouses include Marguerite Lwoff[13].

What did André Lwoff do for work?

André Lwoff worked as biologist[6], virologist[7], physician[8], researcher[9], and botanist[10].

Where did André Lwoff go to school?

André Lwoff was educated at Pasteur Institute[17] and Lycée Voltaire[18].

What awards did André Lwoff receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[19], Leeuwenhoek Medal[20], Marjory Stephenson Prize[21], and Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[22].

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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