Boris Ephrussi

French geneticist (1901-1979)
Person human Q893652
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Boris Ephrussi

Summary

Boris Ephrussi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on May 9, 1901[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 2, 1979[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Boris Ephrussi was born in Moscow[2].
  • Boris Ephrussi passed away in Paris[4].
  • Boris Ephrussi was born on May 9, 1901[3].
  • Boris Ephrussi died on May 2, 1979[5].
  • Boris Ephrussi was married to Harriett Elizabeth Ephrussi-Taylor[10].
  • A child of Boris Ephrussi was Anne Ephrussi[11].
  • Boris Ephrussi held citizenship in France[12].
  • Boris Ephrussi's professions included biologist[6].
  • Boris Ephrussi worked as a geneticist[7].
  • Boris Ephrussi worked as a researcher[8].
  • Boris Ephrussi's field of work was genetics[13].
  • Boris Ephrussi was employed by University of Paris[14].
  • Boris Ephrussi's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].
  • A notable student of Boris Ephrussi was Jacques Monod[16].
  • Boris Ephrussi received the CNRS Gold medal[17].
  • Boris Ephrussi received the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[18].
  • Boris Ephrussi received the Rosenstiel Award[19].
  • Boris Ephrussi received the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[20].
  • Boris Ephrussi received the Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[21].
  • Boris Ephrussi was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Boris Ephrussi was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Boris Ephrussi was a member of National Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Boris Ephrussi was a member of American Philosophical Society[25].
  • Boris Ephrussi is recorded as male[26].
  • Boris Ephrussi's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Boris Ephrussi's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on May 9, 1901[3].

Education

Boris Ephrussi's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], and researcher[8]. Boris Ephrussi's field of work was genetics[13]. He was employed by University of Paris[14]. A notable student of him was Jacques Monod[16].

Recognition

Awards received include CNRS Gold medal[17], a science award[28], in France[29], founded in 1954[30]; Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[18], a science award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1967[33]; Rosenstiel Award[19], a science award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1971[36]; Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[20], a science award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1952[39]; and Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[21], an award[40], founded in 1961[41].

Personal Life

Among Boris Ephrussi's spouses was Harriett Elizabeth Ephrussi-Taylor[10]. A child of him was Anne Ephrussi[11].

Death and Burial

Boris Ephrussi died on May 2, 1979[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Boris Ephrussi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Boris Ephrussi born?

Boris Ephrussi was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Boris Ephrussi die?

Boris Ephrussi died in Paris[4].

Who was Boris Ephrussi married to?

Boris Ephrussi's spouses include Harriett Elizabeth Ephrussi-Taylor[10].

What did Boris Ephrussi do for work?

Boris Ephrussi worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], and researcher[8].

Where did Boris Ephrussi go to school?

Boris Ephrussi was educated at University of Paris[15].

What awards did Boris Ephrussi receive?

Honors received include CNRS Gold medal[17], Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[18], Rosenstiel Award[19], and Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . cnrs.fr. cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Yury I. Poljansky and his relations with French zoologists. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikif.hypotheses.org. wikif.hypotheses.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . cuimc.columbia.edu. cuimc.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . brandeis.edu. brandeis.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, geneticist, researcher
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, geneticist, researcher
    Employer University of Paris
    Place of death Paris
    Award received
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