George Beadle

American geneticist (1903-1989)
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George 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 .

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 [13][11][14][15][16][17][18]. 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 [19].

George Beadle

Summary

George Beadle is a human[1]. He was born in 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] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Beadle's place of birth was Wahoo[2].
  • George Beadle passed away in Pomona[4].
  • George Beadle was born on October 22, 1903[3].
  • George Beadle died on June 9, 1989[5].
  • George Beadle's father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle[9].
  • George Beadle held citizenship in United States[10].
  • George Beadle's professions included geneticist[6].
  • George Beadle's professions included university teacher[7].
  • George Beadle's field of work was genetics[11].
  • George Beadle was employed by Harvard University[12].
  • Among George Beadle's employers was University of Chicago[13].
  • George Beadle was employed by California Institute of Technology[14].
  • George Beadle was employed by Stanford University[15].
  • Among George Beadle's employers was Wesleyan University[16].
  • Among George Beadle's employers was University of Nebraska–Lincoln[17].
  • George Beadle was educated at Cornell University[18].
  • George Beadle's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[19].
  • George Beadle received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20].
  • George Beadle received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21].
  • George Beadle received the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[22].
  • George Beadle received the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[23].
  • George Beadle received the Kimber Genetics Award[24].
  • George Beadle received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • George Beadle was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • George Beadle was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wahoo[2], George Beadle… he was born on October 22, 1903[3]. His father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle[9].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31] and University of Nebraska–Lincoln[19], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1869[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[6] and university teacher[7]. George Beadle's field of work was genetics[11]. Employers include Harvard University[12], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; University of Chicago[13], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1890[41], headquartered in Chicago[42]; California Institute of Technology[14], a university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1891[45], headquartered in California[46]; Stanford University[15], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1885[49], headquartered in Stanford[50]; Wesleyan University[16], a university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1831[53]; and University of Nebraska–Lincoln[17], a public university[54], in United States[55], founded in 1869[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20], a class of award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1946[59]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], a science award[60], in Sweden[61], founded in 1901[62]; William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[22], a science award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1950[65]; Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[23], a biology award[66], in United States[67], founded in 1981[68]; Kimber Genetics Award[24], a science award[69], in United States[70], founded in 1955[71]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], a fellowship award[72].

Personal Life

George Beadle's religion is recorded as Christianity[73].

Death and Burial

George Beadle died on June 9, 1989[5]. He passed away in Pomona[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Beadle include George W. Beadle Award[74], a biology award[75], in United States[76], founded in 1999[77].

Why It Matters

George Beadle ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 34 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 Beadle born?

George Beadle was born in Wahoo[2].

Where did George Beadle die?

George Beadle passed away in Pomona[4].

Who were George Beadle's parents?

George Beadle's father was Chauncey Elmer Beadle[9].

What did George Beadle do for work?

George Beadle worked as geneticist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did George Beadle go to school?

George Beadle was educated at Cornell University[18] and University of Nebraska–Lincoln[19].

What awards did George Beadle receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[22], and Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[23].

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