Arvid Carlsson
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Summary
Arvid Carlsson was born on January 25, 1923[1], in Uppsala[2]. He died on June 29, 2018[3], in Gothenburg[4]. He worked as a physician[5], neuroscientist[6], pharmacologist[7], pharmacist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (769 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Gottfrid Carlsson[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
- Field of work: chemistry[13], molecular biology[14]
- Employer: University of Gothenburg[15], Lund University[16]
- Educated at: Lund University[17]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], Wolf Prize in Medicine[19], Canada Gairdner International Award[20], Golden Kraepelin Medal[21], Feltrinelli Prize[22], Björkén Prize[23], Nordic Research Prize[24], Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Neuropsychiatric Research[25], Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Neuroscience Research[26], Japan Prize[27], Julius Axelrod Award[28]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[29], Academia Europaea[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Arvid Carlsson[32]
- Family name: Carlsson[33]
- Given name: Arvid[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[35]
- Name in native language: Arvid Carlsson[36]
- Erdős number: 9[37]
- Interested in: neurobiology[38]
- Sibling: Sten Carlsson[39]
Why It Matters
Arvid Carlsson has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Arvid Carlsson born?
Arvid Carlsson was born in Uppsala[2].
Where did Arvid Carlsson die?
Arvid Carlsson passed away in Gothenburg[4].
Who were Arvid Carlsson's parents?
Arvid Carlsson's father was Gottfrid Carlsson[11].
What did Arvid Carlsson do for work?
Arvid Carlsson worked as a physician[5], neuroscientist[6], pharmacologist[7], pharmacist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Arvid Carlsson go to school?
Arvid Carlsson was educated at Lund University[17].
What awards did Arvid Carlsson receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], Wolf Prize in Medicine[19], Canada Gairdner International Award[20], and Golden Kraepelin Medal[21].