Maurice Hofnung

French chemist and biogeneticist (1942–2001)
Person human Q109810786
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Maurice Hofnung

Summary

Maurice Hofnung is a human[1]. He was born in Arles[2]. He was born on +1942-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +2001-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6], researcher[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Arles[2], Maurice Hofnung…
  • Maurice Hofnung died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Maurice Hofnung was born on +1942-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Maurice Hofnung was born on +1942-02-03T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Maurice Hofnung died on +2001-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Maurice Hofnung died on +2001-06-28T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Among Maurice Hofnung's spouses was Michèle Guillaume-Hofnung[11].
  • Maurice Hofnung held citizenship in France[12].
  • Maurice Hofnung worked as a geneticist[6].
  • Maurice Hofnung worked as a researcher[7].
  • Maurice Hofnung worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Maurice Hofnung's field of work was molecular biology[13].
  • Maurice Hofnung's field of work was molecular microbiology[14].
  • Maurice Hofnung's field of work was genotoxicity[15].
  • Maurice Hofnung held the position of Director of Research at CNRS[16].
  • Maurice Hofnung held the position of editor-in-chief[17].
  • Among Maurice Hofnung's employers was Pasteur Institute[18].
  • Maurice Hofnung was educated at École polytechnique[19].
  • Maurice Hofnung's education included a stint at Paris Diderot University[20].
  • Maurice Hofnung received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Maurice Hofnung was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Maurice Hofnung was influenced by Jacques Monod[23].
  • Maurice Hofnung was influenced by François Jacob[24].
  • Maurice Hofnung is recorded as male[25].
  • Maurice Hofnung's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Hofnung's place of birth was Arles[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1942-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1942-02-03T00:00:00Z[9].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[19], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in Palaiseau[30] and Paris Diderot University[20], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1971[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[6], researcher[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include molecular biology[13], a branch of biology[35]; molecular microbiology[14]; and genotoxicity[15]. Among Maurice Hofnung's employers was Pasteur Institute[18]. Positions held include Director of Research at CNRS[16], a profession[36], in France[37] and editor-in-chief[17], a position[38]. Doctoral students include Catherine Werts[39], a researcher[40] and Alain Charbit[41], a researcher[42].

Recognition

Maurice Hofnung received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[21].

Personal Life

Among Maurice Hofnung's spouses was Michèle Guillaume-Hofnung[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2001-01-01T00:00:00Z[5] and +2001-06-28T00:00:00Z[10]. Maurice Hofnung passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Hofnung born?

Maurice Hofnung was born in Arles[2].

Where did Maurice Hofnung die?

Maurice Hofnung died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Maurice Hofnung married to?

Maurice Hofnung's spouses include Michèle Guillaume-Hofnung[11].

What did Maurice Hofnung do for work?

Maurice Hofnung worked as geneticist[6], researcher[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Maurice Hofnung go to school?

Maurice Hofnung was educated at École polytechnique[19] and Paris Diderot University[20].

What awards did Maurice Hofnung receive?

Honors received include Knight of the National Order of Merit[21].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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