Lev Bergelson

Soviet/Israeli biochemist
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Summary

Lev Bergelson was born on August 8, 1918[1], in Haisyn[2]. He died on May 25, 2014[3], in Jerusalem[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], chemist[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Har HaMenuchot[9]
  • Father: David Bergelson[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[11], Israel[12]
  • Field of work: biochemistry[13]
  • Employer: Hebrew University of Jerusalem[14]
  • Educated at: MSU Faculty of Chemistry[15]
  • Award received: Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[16], Order of the Red Star[17], Medal "For Courage"[18], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19], Medal "For the Liberation of Belgrade"[20], Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"[21], Medal "For the Capture of Vienna"[22], Medal "Veteran of Labour"[23], Medal "For Battle Merit"[24], USSR State Prize[25], Heinrich Wieland Prize[26]
  • Member of: Academy of Sciences of the USSR[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Doctoral student: Elena Yaronskaya[29]
  • Commons category: Lev Bergelson (biochemist)[30]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry[31]
  • Participated in conflict: Eastern Front[32]
  • Family name: Bergelson[33]
  • Given name: Lev[34]
  • Name in native language: Лев Бергельсон[35]

FAQs

Where was Lev Bergelson born?

Lev Bergelson was born in Haisyn[2].

Where did Lev Bergelson die?

Lev Bergelson died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Lev Bergelson's parents?

Lev Bergelson's father was David Bergelson[10].

What did Lev Bergelson do for work?

Lev Bergelson worked as a biochemist[5], chemist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Lev Bergelson go to school?

Lev Bergelson was educated at MSU Faculty of Chemistry[15].

What awards did Lev Bergelson receive?

Honors received include Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class[16], Order of the Red Star[17], Medal "For Courage"[18], and Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[19].

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  24. [26] ↑ . boehringer-ingelheim-stiftung.de. boehringer-ingelheim-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  29. [1] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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