Norman Pirie

British biochemist (1907-1997)
Person human Q1530841
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Norman Pirie

Summary

Norman Pirie is a human[1]. His place of birth was Torrance[2]. He was born on July 1, 1907[3]. He died in Harpenden[4]. He died on March 29, 1997[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6] and virologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Norman Pirie was born in Torrance[2].
  • Norman Pirie died in Harpenden[4].
  • Norman Pirie was born on July 1, 1907[3].
  • Norman Pirie died on March 29, 1997[5].
  • Among Norman Pirie's spouses was Antoinette Pirie[9].
  • Norman Pirie held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Norman Pirie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Norman Pirie worked as a biochemist[6].
  • Norman Pirie's professions included virologist[7].
  • Among Norman Pirie's employers was University of Cambridge[12].
  • Norman Pirie's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[13].
  • Norman Pirie received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Norman Pirie received the Copley Medal[15].
  • Norman Pirie received the Leeuwenhoek Lecture[16].
  • Norman Pirie was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Norman Pirie is recorded as male[18].
  • Norman Pirie's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Norman Pirie's family name is recorded as Pirie[20].
  • Norman Pirie's given name is recorded as Norman[21].
  • Norman Pirie's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Chemistry[22].
  • Norman Pirie's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[23].
  • Norman Pirie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Norman Pirie's place of birth was Torrance[2]. He was born on July 1, 1907[3].

Education

Norman Pirie's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6] and virologist[7]. Norman Pirie was employed by University of Cambridge[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], a fellowship award[25], in United Kingdom[26]; Copley Medal[15], a medallion[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1731[29]; and Leeuwenhoek Lecture[16], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1950[32].

Personal Life

Among Norman Pirie's spouses was Antoinette Pirie[9].

Death and Burial

Norman Pirie died on March 29, 1997[5]. He passed away in Harpenden[4].

Why It Matters

Norman Pirie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Norman Pirie born?

Born in Torrance[2], Norman Pirie…

Where did Norman Pirie die?

Norman Pirie passed away in Harpenden[4].

Who was Norman Pirie married to?

Norman Pirie's spouses include Antoinette Pirie[9].

What did Norman Pirie do for work?

Norman Pirie worked as biochemist[6] and virologist[7].

Where did Norman Pirie go to school?

Norman Pirie was educated at University of Cambridge[13].

What awards did Norman Pirie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Copley Medal[15], and Leeuwenhoek Lecture[16].

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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . docs.google.com. Retrieved . docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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