Fritz Albert Lipmann

German-American biochemist
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Summary

Fritz Albert Lipmann was born on June 12, 1899[1], in Königsberg[2]. He died on July 24, 1986[3], in Poughkeepsie[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], university teacher[6], chemist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10], United States[11]
  • Field of work: biochemistry[12]
  • Employer: Harvard University[13], The Rockefeller University[14]
  • Educated at: University of Königsberg[15], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], Heidelberg University[17], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], Collegium Fridericianum[19]
  • Award received: doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[20], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22], National Medal of Science[23], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[24], Humboldt Prize[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Humboldt Research Fellowship[27]
  • Member of: Royal Society[28], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[29], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], National Academy of Sciences[31], American Philosophical Society[32]
  • Sex or gender: male[33]
  • Doctoral student: Herman Kalckar[34]
  • Commons category: Fritz Lipmann[35]
  • Family name: Lipmann[36]
  • Given name: Fritz[37]
  • Work location: Berlin[38]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[39]
  • Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[40], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
  • Name in native language: Fritz Albert Lipmann[43]
  • Interested in: biochemistry[44]
  • P3413: 4229[45]

Why It Matters

Fritz Albert Lipmann has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

His notable doctoral advisees include Herman Kalckar[48], a biochemist[49], 1908–1991[50], of United States[51], specialised in biochemistry[52].

FAQs

Where was Fritz Albert Lipmann born?

Fritz Albert Lipmann was born in Königsberg[2].

Where did Fritz Albert Lipmann die?

Fritz Albert Lipmann passed away in Poughkeepsie[4].

What did Fritz Albert Lipmann do for work?

Fritz Albert Lipmann worked as a biochemist[5], university teacher[6], chemist[7], and physician[8].

Where did Fritz Albert Lipmann go to school?

Fritz Albert Lipmann was educated at University of Königsberg[15], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], Heidelberg University[17], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

What awards did Fritz Albert Lipmann receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[20], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22], and National Medal of Science[23].

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  3. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . L'Information universitaire. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . nobelprize.org. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Complete List of Royal Society Fellows 1660-2007. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . legifrance.gouv.fr. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  33. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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