Feodor Lynen
0 sources
Summary
Feodor Lynen was born on April 6, 1911[1], in Munich[2]. He died on August 6, 1979[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (754 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Eva Wieland[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Field of work: biochemistry[10]
- Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11], Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry[12]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], Luitpold Gymnasium[14]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[16], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Carus medal[18], Otto Warburg Medal[19], Liebig Medal[20], Hall of Fame of German Research[21], Centenary Prize[22], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[24], honorary doctor of the University of Regensburg[25], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[26], honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[27]
- Member of: Royal Society[28], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[29], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[30], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[31], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], National Academy of Sciences[33], Sociedad Española de Bioquímica y Biologia Molecular[34], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[35], American Philosophical Society[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Feodor Lynen[38]
- Archives at: archive of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft[39], University Library of LMU Munich[40]
- Residence: Planegg[41]
- Family name: Lynen[42]
- Given name: Feodor[43], Theodor[44]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[45], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[47]
Why It Matters
Feodor Lynen has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Feodor Lynen born?
Feodor Lynen's place of birth was Munich[2].
Where did Feodor Lynen die?
Feodor Lynen died in Munich[4].
Who was Feodor Lynen married to?
Feodor Lynen's spouses include Eva Wieland[8].
What did Feodor Lynen do for work?
Feodor Lynen worked as a biochemist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Feodor Lynen go to school?
Feodor Lynen was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13] and Luitpold Gymnasium[14].
What awards did Feodor Lynen receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[16], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], and Carus medal[18].