George Wells Beadle
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George Beadle was born on October 22, 1903, in Wahoo and died on June 9, 1989, in Pomona [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][1][2][3][4][5][6][8]. He was a citizen of the United States and practiced Christianity [4]. His father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle [10], and he received his education at Cornell University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln [11][12]. Beadle’s occupation was as a geneticist and university teacher, and his field of work was genetics [13].
He was employed by Harvard University, the University of Chicago, the California Institute of Technology, and Stanford University [2]. Beadle received multiple awards, including the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement, the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal, the Kimber Genetics Award, and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with two additional honors [14][11][15][16][17][18][19]. He was a member of the Royal Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National Academy of Sciences [20].
George Wells Beadle
Summary
George Wells Beadle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wahoo[2]. He was born on October 22, 1903[3]. He passed away in Pomona[4]. He died on June 9, 1989[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Wahoo[2], George Wells Beadle…
- George Wells Beadle passed away in Pomona[4].
- George Wells Beadle was born on October 22, 1903[3].
- George Wells Beadle died on June 9, 1989[5].
- George Wells Beadle's father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle[10].
- George Wells Beadle held citizenship in United States[11].
- George Wells Beadle worked as a geneticist[6].
- George Wells Beadle worked as a university teacher[7].
- George Wells Beadle worked as a biologist[8].
- George Wells Beadle's field of work was genetics[12].
- George Wells Beadle was employed by Harvard University[13].
- George Wells Beadle was employed by University of Chicago[14].
- Among George Wells Beadle's employers was California Institute of Technology[15].
- Among George Wells Beadle's employers was Stanford University[16].
- George Wells Beadle was employed by Wesleyan University[17].
- Among George Wells Beadle's employers was University of Nebraska–Lincoln[18].
- George Wells Beadle's education included a stint at Cornell University[19].
- George Wells Beadle was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[20].
- George Wells Beadle received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[21].
- George Wells Beadle received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22].
- George Wells Beadle received the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[23].
- George Wells Beadle received the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[24].
- George Wells Beadle received the Kimber Genetics Award[25].
- George Wells Beadle received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- George Wells Beadle was a member of Royal Society[27].
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Origins and Family
George Wells Beadle's place of birth was Wahoo[2]. He was born on October 22, 1903[3]. His father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle[10].
Education
Educated at Cornell University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31] and University of Nebraska–Lincoln[20], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1869[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and biologist[8]. George Wells Beadle's field of work was genetics[12]. Employers include Harvard University[13], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; University of Chicago[14], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1890[41], headquartered in Chicago[42]; California Institute of Technology[15], a university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1891[45], headquartered in California[46]; Stanford University[16], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1885[49], headquartered in Stanford[50]; Wesleyan University[17], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1831[53]; and University of Nebraska–Lincoln[18], a public university[54], in United States[55], founded in 1869[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[21], a class of award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1946[59]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22], a science award[60], in Sweden[61], founded in 1901[62]; William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[23], a science award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1950[65]; Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[24], a biology award[66], in United States[67], founded in 1981[68]; Kimber Genetics Award[25], a science award[69], in United States[70], founded in 1955[71]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], a fellowship award[72].
Personal Life
George Wells Beadle's religion is recorded as Christianity[73].
Death and Burial
George Wells Beadle died on June 9, 1989[5]. He died in Pomona[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Wells Beadle include George W. Beadle Award[74], a biology award[75], in United States[76], founded in 1999[77].
Why It Matters
George Wells Beadle ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Entities named for him include George W. Beadle Award[74], a biology award[75], in United States[76], founded in 1999[77].
FAQs
Where was George Wells Beadle born?
Born in Wahoo[2], George Wells Beadle…
Where did George Wells Beadle die?
George Wells Beadle died in Pomona[4].
Who were George Wells Beadle's parents?
George Wells Beadle's father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle[10].
What did George Wells Beadle do for work?
George Wells Beadle worked as geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and biologist[8].
Where did George Wells Beadle go to school?
George Wells Beadle was educated at Cornell University[19] and University of Nebraska–Lincoln[20].
What awards did George Wells Beadle receive?
Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[21], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[23], and Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[24].