Jean-Claude Dreyfus

French biochemist and geneticist
Person human Q16855155
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Summary

Jean-Claude Dreyfus was born on January 4, 1916[1], in Rouen[2]. He died on May 10, 1995[3], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], geneticist[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and researcher[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Paris[11]
  • Date of birth: January 1, 1916[12]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1995[13]
  • Spouse: Colette Dreyfus-Brisac[14]
  • Country of citizenship: France[15]
  • Occupation: university teacher[16]
  • Field of work: biochemistry[17], genetics[18], molecular genetics[19]
  • Employer: French National Institute of Health and Medical Research[20]
  • Educated at: Lycée Pierre-Corneille[21], Lycée Carnot[22]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Residence: Rouen[25], Paris[26]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[27]
  • Family name: Dreyfus[28]
  • Given name: Jean-Claude[29]
  • Described at URL: https://www.inserm.fr/portrait/histoire/jean-claude-dreyfus/[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
  • Place of detention: Buchenwald concentration camp[32], Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp[33], Compiègne-Royallieu concentration camp[34], Bergen-Belsen concentration camp[35]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Claude Dreyfus born?

Jean-Claude Dreyfus's place of birth was Rouen[2].

Where did Jean-Claude Dreyfus die?

Jean-Claude Dreyfus died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean-Claude Dreyfus married to?

Jean-Claude Dreyfus's spouses include Colette Dreyfus-Brisac[14].

What did Jean-Claude Dreyfus do for work?

Jean-Claude Dreyfus worked as a biochemist[5], geneticist[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and researcher[9].

Where did Jean-Claude Dreyfus go to school?

Jean-Claude Dreyfus was educated at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[21] and Lycée Carnot[22].

What awards did Jean-Claude Dreyfus receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . MyHeritage. myheritage.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . inserm.fr. inserm.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . inserm.fr. inserm.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . ordiecole.com. ordiecole.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . ordiecole.com. ordiecole.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . ordiecole.com. ordiecole.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . ressources.memorialdelashoah.org. ressources.memorialdelashoah.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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