Frederick Hopkins

English biochemist
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Frederick Hopkins
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Frederick Hopkins

Summary

Frederick Hopkins is a human[1]. Born in Eastbourne[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1861[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 16, 1947[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], and chemist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Hopkins's place of birth was Eastbourne[2].
  • Frederick Hopkins died in Cambridge[4].
  • Frederick Hopkins was born on June 20, 1861[3].
  • Frederick Hopkins died on May 16, 1947[5].
  • Frederick Hopkins is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[11].
  • Frederick Hopkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Frederick Hopkins worked as a biochemist[6].
  • Frederick Hopkins's professions included physician[7].
  • Frederick Hopkins's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Frederick Hopkins's professions included chemist[9].
  • Frederick Hopkins's field of work was biochemistry[13].
  • Frederick Hopkins held the position of President of the Royal Society[14].
  • Frederick Hopkins was employed by King's College London[15].
  • Frederick Hopkins was employed by University of Cambridge[16].
  • Frederick Hopkins's education included a stint at King's College London[17].
  • Frederick Hopkins was educated at Guy's Hospital[18].
  • Frederick Hopkins was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • Frederick Hopkins was educated at University of London[20].
  • Frederick Hopkins's education included a stint at Imperial College School of Medicine[21].
  • Frederick Hopkins's doctoral advisor was Thomas Stevenson[22].
  • A notable student of Frederick Hopkins was Luis Federico Leloir[23].
  • A notable student of Frederick Hopkins was J.B.S. Haldane[24].
  • A notable student of Frederick Hopkins was Ernst Chain[25].
  • A notable student of Frederick Hopkins was Rudolph Peters[26].
  • Frederick Hopkins received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Hopkins's place of birth was Eastbourne[2]. He was born on June 20, 1861[3].

Education

Educated at King's College London[17], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in London[31]; Guy's Hospital[18], a hospital[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1721[34]; Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1546[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; University of London[20], a university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1836[41], headquartered in London[42]; and Imperial College School of Medicine[21], a medical school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1821[45]. Frederick Hopkins's doctoral advisor was Thomas Stevenson[22]. He earned the academic degree of professor[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], and chemist[9]. Frederick Hopkins's field of work was biochemistry[13]. Employers include King's College London[15], a public research university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1829[49], headquartered in London[50] and University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1209[53], headquartered in Cambridge[54]. He held the position of President of the Royal Society[14]. Notable students include Luis Federico Leloir[23], J.B.S. Haldane[24], Ernst Chain[25], and Rudolph Peters[26]. Doctoral students include Malcolm Dixon[55] and J.B.S. Haldane[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[59], a science award[60], in Sweden[61], founded in 1901[62]; Copley Medal[63], a medallion[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1731[66]; Royal Medal[67], a science award[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1826[70]; Albert Medal[71], a medallion[72], in United Kingdom[73], founded in 1864[74]; and Croonian Medal and Lecture[75], a lecture series[76], in United Kingdom[77], founded in 1738[78].

Personal Life

Frederick Hopkins's religion is recorded as agnosticism[79].

Death and Burial

Frederick Hopkins died on May 16, 1947[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick Hopkins include Hopkins Glacier[80].

Why It Matters

Frederick Hopkins has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

He has been cited as an influence by Robin Hill[82], a biochemist[83], 1899–1991[84], of United Kingdom[85], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[86], specialised in biochemistry[87].

He is credited with the discovery of glutathione[88], a type of chemical entity[89], founded in 1921[90]. Entities named for him include Hopkins Glacier[80].

His notable doctoral advisees include Joseph Needham[91], a historian[92], 1900–1995[93], of United Kingdom[94], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[95], specialised in biochemistry[96]; Malcolm Dixon[97], a biochemist[98], 1899–1985[99], of United Kingdom[100], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[101]; Antoinette Pirie[102], a biochemist[103], 1905–1991[104], of United Kingdom[105]; Rudolph Peters[106]; and J.B.S. Haldane[107].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Hopkins born?

Frederick Hopkins's place of birth was Eastbourne[2].

Where did Frederick Hopkins die?

Frederick Hopkins died in Cambridge[4].

What did Frederick Hopkins do for work?

Frederick Hopkins worked as biochemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], and chemist[9].

Where did Frederick Hopkins go to school?

Frederick Hopkins was educated at King's College London[17], Guy's Hospital[18], Trinity College[19], and University of London[20].

What awards did Frederick Hopkins receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[59], Copley Medal[63], and Royal Medal[67].

Who did Frederick Hopkins influence?

Frederick Hopkins has been cited as an influence by Robin Hill[82].

What did Frederick Hopkins discover?

Frederick Hopkins is credited as discoverer of glutathione[88].

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