Jules Bordet

Belgian immunologist and microbiologist (1870-1961)
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Jules Bordet
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Jules Bordet was a biologist, immunologist, politician, university teacher, and dermatologist[1] born on June 13, 1870, in Soignies[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. He was educated at the Free University of Brussels and worked in the field of microbiology. He died on April 6, 1961, in Brussels[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][13][14][15] and was buried at Ixelles Cemetery[6].

Throughout his career, Bordet received numerous awards, including honorary doctorates from the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Athens, and the University of Cairo[16][17][18][19]. He was also awarded the Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh and was named a Foreign Member of the Royal Society[16][17][18][19].

Jules Bordet

Summary

Jules Bordet is a human[1]. Born in Soignies[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1870[3]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He died on April 6, 1961[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], immunologist[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and dermatologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Soignies[2], Jules Bordet…
  • Jules Bordet passed away in Brussels[4].
  • Jules Bordet was born on June 13, 1870[3].
  • Jules Bordet was born on 1870[12].
  • Jules Bordet died on April 6, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Ixelles Cemetery[13].
  • Jules Bordet held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • French was Jules Bordet's native language[15].
  • Jules Bordet's professions included biologist[6].
  • Jules Bordet worked as an immunologist[7].
  • Jules Bordet's professions included politician[8].
  • Jules Bordet's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Jules Bordet worked as a dermatologist[10].
  • Jules Bordet's field of work was microbiology[16].
  • Jules Bordet held the position of Senator of Belgium[17].
  • Jules Bordet was employed by Université libre de Bruxelles[18].
  • Jules Bordet was educated at Free University of Brussels[19].
  • Jules Bordet's doctoral advisor was Élie Metchnikoff[20].
  • Jules Bordet received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[21].
  • Jules Bordet received the honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Jules Bordet received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[23].
  • Jules Bordet received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Cairo[24].
  • Jules Bordet received the Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[25].
  • Jules Bordet received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[26].
  • Jules Bordet was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Jules Bordet was born in Soignies[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 13, 1870[3] and 1870[12]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Jules Bordet's education included a stint at Free University of Brussels[19]. His doctoral advisor was Élie Metchnikoff[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], immunologist[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and dermatologist[10]. Jules Bordet's field of work was microbiology[16]. Among his employers was Université libre de Bruxelles[18]. He held the position of Senator of Belgium[17].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[21], an award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[22], an honorary degree[30], in United Kingdom[31]; honorary doctor of the University of Athens[23], an award[32], in Greece[33]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Cairo[24], an award[34], in Egypt[35]; Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[25], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1878[38]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Death and Burial

Jules Bordet died on April 6, 1961[5]. He passed away in Brussels[4]. He is buried at Ixelles Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jules Bordet include Bordetella[41], a taxon[42]; Bordet railway station[43], a railway station[44], in Belgium[45]; and Institut Jules Bordet[46], a public hospital[47], in Belgium[48], founded in 1935[49], headquartered in Anderlecht[50].

Why It Matters

Jules Bordet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Bordetella[41], a taxon[42]; Bordet railway station[43], a railway station[44], in Belgium[45]; and Institut Jules Bordet[46], a public hospital[47], in Belgium[48], founded in 1935[49], headquartered in Anderlecht[50].

FAQs

Where was Jules Bordet born?

Born in Soignies[2], Jules Bordet…

Where did Jules Bordet die?

Jules Bordet passed away in Brussels[4].

What did Jules Bordet do for work?

Jules Bordet worked as biologist[6], immunologist[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and dermatologist[10].

Where did Jules Bordet go to school?

Jules Bordet was educated at Free University of Brussels[19].

What awards did Jules Bordet receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[21], honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[22], honorary doctor of the University of Athens[23], and Honorary doctorate from the University of Cairo[24].

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  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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