Oleg Jardetzky

Yugoslav-born American molecular biologist
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Oleg Jardetzky

Summary

Oleg Jardetzky is a human[1]. Born in Belgrade[2], he… he was born on February 11, 1929[3]. He died in Stanford[4]. He died on January 10, 2016[5]. He worked as a molecular biologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Oleg Jardetzky was born in Belgrade[2].
  • Oleg Jardetzky passed away in Stanford[4].
  • Oleg Jardetzky was born on February 11, 1929[3].
  • Oleg Jardetzky died on January 10, 2016[5].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's father was Wenceslas Jardetzky[7].
  • A child of Oleg Jardetzky was Theodore Jardetzky[8].
  • Oleg Jardetzky worked as a molecular biologist[6].
  • Oleg Jardetzky was employed by Stanford University[9].
  • Oleg Jardetzky was employed by Harvard Medical School[10].
  • Oleg Jardetzky was employed by Merck & Co.[11].
  • Oleg Jardetzky was educated at University of Minnesota[12].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's education included a stint at University of Graz[13].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's education included a stint at Macalester College[14].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's doctoral advisor was William Lipscomb[15].
  • Oleg Jardetzky received the honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[16].
  • Oleg Jardetzky is recorded as male[17].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's given name is recorded as Oleg[19].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Oleg Jardetzky's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Oleg Jardetzky was born in Belgrade[2]. He was born on February 11, 1929[3]. His father was Wenceslas Jardetzky[7].

Education

Educated at University of Minnesota[12], a public research university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1851[24], headquartered in Minneapolis[25]; University of Graz[13], a university[26], in Austria[27], founded in 1585[28], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[29]; and Macalester College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[30], in United States[31], founded in 1874[32]. Oleg Jardetzky's doctoral advisor was William Lipscomb[15].

Career and Affiliations

Oleg Jardetzky worked as a molecular biologist[6]. Employers include Stanford University[9], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1885[35], headquartered in Stanford[36]; Harvard Medical School[10], a medical school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1782[39]; and Merck & Co.[11], a business[40], in United States[41], founded in 1891[42], headquartered in Kenilworth[43].

Recognition

Oleg Jardetzky received the honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[16].

Personal Life

A child of Oleg Jardetzky was Theodore Jardetzky[8].

Death and Burial

Oleg Jardetzky died on January 10, 2016[5]. He passed away in Stanford[4].

FAQs

Where was Oleg Jardetzky born?

Oleg Jardetzky's place of birth was Belgrade[2].

Where did Oleg Jardetzky die?

Oleg Jardetzky passed away in Stanford[4].

Who were Oleg Jardetzky's parents?

Oleg Jardetzky's father was Wenceslas Jardetzky[7].

What did Oleg Jardetzky do for work?

Oleg Jardetzky worked as molecular biologist[6].

Where did Oleg Jardetzky go to school?

Oleg Jardetzky was educated at University of Minnesota[12], University of Graz[13], and Macalester College[14].

What awards did Oleg Jardetzky receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[16].

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  1. [2] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . med.stanford.edu. Retrieved . med.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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