Edward Tatum

US genetics scientist (1909-1975)
Person human Q237499
Edward Tatum
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Edward Tatum

Summary

Edward Tatum is a human[1]. Born in Boulder[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1909[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on November 5, 1975[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6] and geneticist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Tatum was born in Boulder[2].
  • Edward Tatum died in New York City[4].
  • Edward Tatum was born on December 14, 1909[3].
  • Edward Tatum died on November 5, 1975[5].
  • Edward Tatum's father was Arthur Lawrie Tatum[9].
  • Edward Tatum held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Edward Tatum worked as a biochemist[6].
  • Edward Tatum's professions included geneticist[7].
  • Edward Tatum was employed by Stanford University[11].
  • Among Edward Tatum's employers was The Rockefeller University[12].
  • Edward Tatum's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[13].
  • Edward Tatum was educated at University of Chicago[14].
  • Edward Tatum received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[15].
  • Edward Tatum received the Remsen Award[16].
  • Edward Tatum was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Edward Tatum was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Edward Tatum was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Edward Tatum is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Tatum's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Tatum supervised Aaron Shatkin as a doctoral student[22].
  • Edward Tatum supervised Edwin Battley as a doctoral student[23].
  • Edward Tatum's Commons category is recorded as Edward Lawrie Tatum[24].
  • Edward Tatum's family name is recorded as Tatum[25].
  • Edward Tatum's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward Tatum's work location is recorded as Hopkins Marine Station[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Tatum's place of birth was Boulder[2]. He was born on December 14, 1909[3]. His father was Arthur Lawrie Tatum[9].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and University of Chicago[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1890[33], headquartered in Chicago[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6] and geneticist[7]. Employers include Stanford University[11], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1885[37], headquartered in Stanford[38] and The Rockefeller University[12], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1901[41], headquartered in New York City[42]. Doctoral students include Aaron Shatkin[22], a molecular biologist[43], 1934–2012[44], of United States[45], awarded the NAS Award in Molecular Biology[46] and Edwin Battley[23], a researcher[47], 1915–2017[48], of United States[49], awarded the Lavoisier Medal[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[15], a science award[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1901[53] and Remsen Award[16], a science award[54], founded in 1946[55].

Death and Burial

Edward Tatum died on November 5, 1975[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Tatum ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Edward Tatum born?

Born in Boulder[2], Edward Tatum…

Where did Edward Tatum die?

Edward Tatum passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Edward Tatum's parents?

Edward Tatum's father was Arthur Lawrie Tatum[9].

What did Edward Tatum do for work?

Edward Tatum worked as biochemist[6] and geneticist[7].

Where did Edward Tatum go to school?

Edward Tatum was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[13] and University of Chicago[14].

What awards did Edward Tatum receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[15] and Remsen Award[16].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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