Leif Andersson

Swedish geneticist
Person human Q5555319
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Leif Andersson

Summary

Leif Andersson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on 1954[3]. He worked as a geneticist[4] and researcher[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Leif Andersson was born in Stockholm[2].
  • Leif Andersson was born on 1954[3].
  • Leif Andersson held citizenship in Sweden[7].
  • Leif Andersson worked as a geneticist[4].
  • Leif Andersson's professions included researcher[5].
  • Leif Andersson was employed by Uppsala University[8].
  • Leif Andersson was educated at Stockholm University[9].
  • Leif Andersson received the Wolf Prize in Agriculture[10].
  • Leif Andersson received the EMBO Membership[11].
  • Leif Andersson received the Björkén Prize[12].
  • Leif Andersson received the Q135257883[13].
  • Leif Andersson was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Leif Andersson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Leif Andersson was a member of American Philosophical Society[16].
  • Leif Andersson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Leif Andersson was a member of Chinese Academy of Engineering[18].
  • Leif Andersson is recorded as male[19].
  • Leif Andersson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leif Andersson's family name is recorded as Andersson[21].
  • Leif Andersson's given name is recorded as Leif[22].

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Origins and Family

Leif Andersson's place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on 1954[3].

Education

Leif Andersson's education included a stint at Stockholm University[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[4] and researcher[5]. Leif Andersson was employed by Uppsala University[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Wolf Prize in Agriculture[10], a science award[23], in Israel[24], founded in 1978[25]; EMBO Membership[11], a fellowship award[26]; Björkén Prize[12], a science award[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1902[29]; and Q135257883[13], an award[30], in Sweden[31].

Why It Matters

Leif Andersson has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Leif Andersson born?

Leif Andersson's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

What did Leif Andersson do for work?

Leif Andersson worked as geneticist[4] and researcher[5].

Where did Leif Andersson go to school?

Leif Andersson was educated at Stockholm University[9].

What awards did Leif Andersson receive?

Honors received include Wolf Prize in Agriculture[10], EMBO Membership[11], Björkén Prize[12], and Q135257883[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wolffund.org.il. wolffund.org.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . kva.se. Retrieved . kva.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . ysg.ckcest.cn. Retrieved . ysg.ckcest.cn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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