Gerhard Domagk
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Summary
Gerhard Domagk was born on October 30, 1895[1], in Łagów[2]. He died on April 24, 1964[3], in Königsfeld im Schwarzwald[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], physician[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], and chemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,052 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lauheide Forest Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: bacteriologist[13], scientist[14]
- Field of work: pathology[15]
- Employer: University of Münster[16], University of Greifswald[17]
- Educated at: Kiel University[18]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[20], Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[21], Aronson Prize[22], Emil Fischer Medal[23], Fresenius Prize[24], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Health[25], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[27], Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[28]
- Member of: Royal Society[29], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[30], North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts[31], Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Gerhard Domagk[34]
- Academic degree: professor[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36]
- Family name: Domagk[37]
- Given name: Gerhard[38], Johannes[39], Paul[40]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]
- Birth name: Gerhard Johannes Paul Domagk[44]
- Name in native language: Gerhard Domagk[45]
- Number of children: 4[46]
Why It Matters
Gerhard Domagk has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He is credited with the discovery of (EZ)-prontosil[49], a group of stereoisomers[50].
FAQs
Where was Gerhard Domagk born?
Gerhard Domagk's place of birth was Łagów[2].
Where did Gerhard Domagk die?
Gerhard Domagk died in Königsfeld im Schwarzwald[4].
What did Gerhard Domagk do for work?
Gerhard Domagk worked as a biochemist[5], physician[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], and chemist[9].
Where did Gerhard Domagk go to school?
Gerhard Domagk was educated at Kiel University[18].
What awards did Gerhard Domagk receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[20], Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[21], and Aronson Prize[22].
What did Gerhard Domagk discover?
Gerhard Domagk is credited as discoverer of (EZ)-prontosil[49].