Hans Krebs

German-British biochemist (1900-1981)
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Hans Krebs

Summary

Hans Krebs is a human[1]. He was born in Hildesheim[2]. He was born on August 25, 1900[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on November 22, 1981[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], Whitley Professor of Biochemistry[9], and physiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hans Krebs's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].
  • Hans Krebs died in Oxford[4].
  • Hans Krebs was born on August 25, 1900[3].
  • Hans Krebs died on November 22, 1981[5].
  • A child of Hans Krebs was John Krebs, Baron Krebs[12].
  • Hans Krebs held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hans Krebs held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Hans Krebs's professions included biochemist[6].
  • Hans Krebs's professions included physician[7].
  • Hans Krebs's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hans Krebs worked as a Whitley Professor of Biochemistry[9].
  • Hans Krebs worked as a physiologist[10].
  • Hans Krebs's field of work was biochemistry[15].
  • Hans Krebs held the position of professor[16].
  • Hans Krebs was employed by University of Sheffield[17].
  • Among Hans Krebs's employers was University of Oxford[18].
  • Among Hans Krebs's employers was University of Freiburg[19].
  • Among Hans Krebs's employers was Kaiser Wilhelm Society[20].
  • Among Hans Krebs's employers was University of Cambridge[21].
  • Hans Krebs was educated at University of Göttingen[22].
  • Hans Krebs was educated at University of Freiburg[23].
  • Hans Krebs was educated at University of Hamburg[24].
  • Hans Krebs's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
  • Hans Krebs was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
  • Hans Krebs's education included a stint at Gymnasium Andreanum[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Krebs was born in Hildesheim[2]. He was born on August 25, 1900[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; University of Freiburg[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; University of Hamburg[24], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1919[38], headquartered in Hamburg[39]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1472[42], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[43]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], a comprehensive university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1809[46], headquartered in Berlin[47]; and Gymnasium Andreanum[27], a Gymnasium[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1225[50]. Academic degrees include doctorate[51], honorary doctorate[52], and habilitation[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], Whitley Professor of Biochemistry[9], and physiologist[10]. Hans Krebs's field of work was biochemistry[15]. Employers include University of Sheffield[17], a public research university[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1905[56], headquartered in Sheffield[57]; University of Oxford[18], a collegiate university[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1096[60], headquartered in Oxford[61]; University of Freiburg[19], a public university[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1457[64], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[65]; Kaiser Wilhelm Society[20], a scientific society[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1911[68], headquartered in Dahlem[69]; and University of Cambridge[21], a collegiate university[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1209[72], headquartered in Cambridge[73]. He held the position of professor[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include urea cycle[74], tricarboxylic acid cycle[75], and glyoxylate cycle[76]. Things named for Hans Krebs include urea cycle[77], a biological process[78] and Sir Hans Krebs Medal[79], a science award[80], founded in 1968[81].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[82], a class of award[83], in United States[84], founded in 1946[85]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[86], a science award[87], in Sweden[88], founded in 1901[89]; Royal Medal[90], a science award[91], in United Kingdom[92], founded in 1826[93]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[94]; honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[95]; and Copley Medal[96].

Personal Life

A child of Hans Krebs was John Krebs, Baron Krebs[12]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[97].

Death and Burial

Hans Krebs died on November 22, 1981[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Krebs ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[98] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[99]

Entities named for him include urea cycle[77], a biological process[78] and Sir Hans Krebs Medal[79], a science award[80], founded in 1968[81].

FAQs

Where was Hans Krebs born?

Hans Krebs's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].

Where did Hans Krebs die?

Hans Krebs passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Hans Krebs do for work?

Hans Krebs worked as biochemist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], Whitley Professor of Biochemistry[9], and physiologist[10].

Where did Hans Krebs go to school?

Hans Krebs was educated at University of Göttingen[22], University of Freiburg[23], University of Hamburg[24], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].

What awards did Hans Krebs receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[82], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[86], Royal Medal[90], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[94].

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