Axel Kahn

French geneticist
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Axel Kahn

Summary

Axel Kahn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Le Petit-Pressigny[2]. He was born on September 5, 1944[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on July 6, 2021[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and science communicator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Axel Kahn was born in Le Petit-Pressigny[2].
  • Axel Kahn died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Axel Kahn was born on September 5, 1944[3].
  • Axel Kahn died on July 6, 2021[5].
  • Axel Kahn died on July 5, 2021[12].
  • Burial took place at Q110328732[13].
  • Axel Kahn's father was Jean Kahn-Dessertenne[14].
  • Axel Kahn was married to Pascale Briand[15].
  • Axel Kahn held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Axel Kahn's native language[17].
  • Axel Kahn worked as a biologist[6].
  • Axel Kahn worked as a geneticist[7].
  • Axel Kahn's professions included politician[8].
  • Axel Kahn worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Axel Kahn worked as a science communicator[10].
  • Axel Kahn's professions included physician[18].
  • Axel Kahn's field of work was human genetics[19].
  • Axel Kahn held the position of président d'université[20].
  • Axel Kahn held the position of president[21].
  • Axel Kahn held the position of president[22].
  • Axel Kahn held the position of vice president[23].
  • Axel Kahn held the position of editor-in-chief[24].
  • Axel Kahn held the position of president[25].
  • Axel Kahn was employed by French National Institute of Health and Medical Research[26].
  • Among Axel Kahn's employers was Paris Descartes University[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Axel Kahn was born in Le Petit-Pressigny[2]. He was born on September 5, 1944[3]. His father was Jean Kahn-Dessertenne[14]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Lycée Buffon[28], a lycée[29], in France[30], founded in 1885[31] and Paris Diderot University[32], a university in France[33], in France[34], founded in 1971[35], headquartered in Paris[36]. Axel Kahn's doctoral advisor was Pierre Boivin[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], science communicator[10], and physician[18]. Axel Kahn's field of work was human genetics[19]. Employers include French National Institute of Health and Medical Research[26], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[38], in France[39], founded in 1964[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; Paris Descartes University[27], a public research university[42], in France[43], founded in 1971[44], headquartered in Paris[45]; and National League Against Cancer[46], a nonprofit organization[47], in France[48], founded in 1918[49], headquartered in Paris[50]. Positions held include président d'université[20], a corporate title[51], in France[52]; president[21], a position[53]; vice president[23], a position[54]; and editor-in-chief[24], a position[55]. Doctoral students include Jean-Paul Concordet[56], Jean-Philippe Hugnot[57], Muriel Thomas[58], Benoit Viollet[59], Lucile Miquerol[60], and Alexandra Henrion Caude[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], a grade of an order[63], in France[64]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[65]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[66]; Grande médaille de la francophonie[67]; Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit[68]; and Grand prix de la francophonie[69].

Personal Life

Among Axel Kahn's spouses was Pascale Briand[15]. Political affiliations include French Communist Party[70], a political party[71], in France[72], founded in 1920[73], headquartered in Headquarters of the French Communist Party[74] and Socialist Party[75], a political party[76], in France[77], founded in 1969[78], headquartered in rue de Solférino[79].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 6, 2021[5] and July 5, 2021[12]. Axel Kahn passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[80]. He is buried at Q110328732[13].

Why It Matters

Axel Kahn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

His notable doctoral advisees include Alexandra Henrion Caude[83], a geneticist[84], b. 1969[85], of France[86].

FAQs

Where was Axel Kahn born?

Axel Kahn's place of birth was Le Petit-Pressigny[2].

Where did Axel Kahn die?

Axel Kahn passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Axel Kahn's parents?

Axel Kahn's father was Jean Kahn-Dessertenne[14].

Who was Axel Kahn married to?

Axel Kahn's spouses include Pascale Briand[15].

What did Axel Kahn do for work?

Axel Kahn worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and science communicator[10].

Where did Axel Kahn go to school?

Axel Kahn was educated at Lycée Buffon[28] and Paris Diderot University[32].

What awards did Axel Kahn receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], Commander of the National Order of Merit[65], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[66], and Grande médaille de la francophonie[67].

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, geneticist, politician +4
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  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Lycée Buffon, Paris Diderot University
    Native language French
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Member of
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