Daniel Bovet

Nobel Prize-winning pharmacologist (1907–1992)
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Daniel Bovet
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Daniel Bovet was born on March 23, 1907, in Fleurier [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. He held citizenship in both Italy and Switzerland [10][11]. His religious affiliation was reformed [12].

Bovet worked as a biochemist, neuroscientist, pharmacologist, Esperantist, physician, and university teacher . His employers included the Pasteur Institute and Sapienza University of Rome .

His accolades include the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier, a doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris, election as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, a doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy, an honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg, and one additional award [13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. Bovet died of cancer on April 8, 1992, in Rome [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][20][21].

Daniel Bovet

Summary

Daniel Bovet is a human[1]. Born in Fleurier[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1907[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on April 8, 1992[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6], neuroscientist[7], pharmacologist[8], Esperantist[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fleurier[2], Daniel Bovet…
  • Daniel Bovet's place of birth was Neuchâtel[12].
  • Daniel Bovet died in Rome[4].
  • Daniel Bovet was born on March 23, 1907[3].
  • Daniel Bovet died on April 8, 1992[5].
  • Daniel Bovet's father was Pierre Bovet[13].
  • Among Daniel Bovet's spouses was Filomena Nitti[14].
  • A child of Daniel Bovet was Daniel Pierre Bovet[15].
  • Daniel Bovet held citizenship in Italy[16].
  • Daniel Bovet held citizenship in Switzerland[17].
  • Esperanto was Daniel Bovet's native language[18].
  • French was Daniel Bovet's native language[19].
  • Daniel Bovet's professions included biochemist[6].
  • Daniel Bovet's professions included neuroscientist[7].
  • Daniel Bovet's professions included pharmacologist[8].
  • Daniel Bovet's professions included Esperantist[9].
  • Daniel Bovet's professions included physician[10].
  • Daniel Bovet worked as a university teacher[20].
  • Daniel Bovet's field of work was sulfonamide drug[21].
  • Daniel Bovet's field of work was histamine antagonist[22].
  • Daniel Bovet was employed by Pasteur Institute[23].
  • Daniel Bovet was employed by Sapienza University of Rome[24].
  • Daniel Bovet was educated at University of Geneva[25].
  • Daniel Bovet received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26].
  • Daniel Bovet received the honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Fleurier[2], a former municipality of Switzerland[28], in Switzerland[29] and Neuchâtel[12], a Municipality of Switzerland[30], in Switzerland[31], founded in 1011[32]. Daniel Bovet was born on March 23, 1907[3]. His father was Pierre Bovet[13]. Native languages include Esperanto[18] and French[19].

Education

Daniel Bovet's education included a stint at University of Geneva[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6], neuroscientist[7], pharmacologist[8], Esperantist[9], physician[10], and university teacher[20]. Fields of work include sulfonamide drug[21], a pharmacological class of chemical compounds[34] and histamine antagonist[22]. Employers include Pasteur Institute[23], a research institute[35], in France[36], founded in 1887[37], headquartered in Paris[38] and Sapienza University of Rome[24], a public university[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1303[41], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26], a science award[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1901[45]; honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[27], an award[46], in France[47]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[48], an award[49], in France[50]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[51], a fellowship award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[54], an award[55], in France[56]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[57], an award[58], in France[59].

Personal Life

Among Daniel Bovet's spouses was Filomena Nitti[14]. A child of him was Daniel Pierre Bovet[15]. His religion is recorded as reformed[60].

Death and Burial

Daniel Bovet died on April 8, 1992[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was cancer[61].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Daniel Bovet include 18551 Bovet[62], an asteroid[63].

Why It Matters

Daniel Bovet ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include 18551 Bovet[62], an asteroid[63].

FAQs

Where was Daniel Bovet born?

Born in Fleurier[2], Daniel Bovet…

Where did Daniel Bovet die?

Daniel Bovet passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Daniel Bovet's parents?

Daniel Bovet's father was Pierre Bovet[13].

Who was Daniel Bovet married to?

Daniel Bovet's spouses include Filomena Nitti[14].

What did Daniel Bovet do for work?

Daniel Bovet worked as biochemist[6], neuroscientist[7], pharmacologist[8], Esperantist[9], and physician[10].

Where did Daniel Bovet go to school?

Daniel Bovet was educated at University of Geneva[25].

What awards did Daniel Bovet receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26], honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[27], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[48], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[51].

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