Otto Loewi

Jewish-German pharmacologist
Person human Q77173
Otto Loewi
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Otto Loewi

Summary

Otto Loewi is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1873[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 25, 1961[5]. He worked as a pharmacist[6], neuroscientist[7], pharmacologist[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Otto Loewi was born in Frankfurt[2].
  • Otto Loewi passed away in New York City[4].
  • Otto Loewi was born on June 3, 1873[3].
  • Otto Loewi died on December 25, 1961[5].
  • Otto Loewi is buried at Woods Hole Village Cemetery[12].
  • Otto Loewi held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Otto Loewi held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Otto Loewi held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Otto Loewi's professions included pharmacist[6].
  • Otto Loewi worked as a neuroscientist[7].
  • Otto Loewi's professions included pharmacologist[8].
  • Otto Loewi worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Otto Loewi worked as a physiologist[10].
  • Otto Loewi's field of work was pharmacology[16].
  • Among Otto Loewi's employers was University of Vienna[17].
  • Among Otto Loewi's employers was University College London[18].
  • Otto Loewi was employed by University of Marburg[19].
  • Among Otto Loewi's employers was University of Graz[20].
  • Otto Loewi was employed by New York University[21].
  • Otto Loewi was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].
  • Otto Loewi's education included a stint at University of Vienna[23].
  • Otto Loewi's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[24].
  • Otto Loewi's doctoral advisor was Oswald Schmiedeberg[25].
  • Otto Loewi received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26].
  • Otto Loewi received the Lieben Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frankfurt[2], Otto Loewi… he was born on June 3, 1873[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; University of Vienna[23], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]; and University of Strasbourg[24], a university in France[36], in France[37], founded in 1538[38], headquartered in Strasbourg[39]. Otto Loewi's doctoral advisor was Oswald Schmiedeberg[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pharmacist[6], neuroscientist[7], pharmacologist[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10]. Otto Loewi's field of work was pharmacology[16]. Employers include University of Vienna[17], a university[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1365[42], headquartered in Vienna[43]; University College London[18], a university college[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1826[46], headquartered in UCL Main Building[47]; University of Marburg[19], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1527[50], headquartered in Marburg[51]; University of Graz[20], a university[52], in Austria[53], founded in 1585[54], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[55]; and New York University[21], a private university[56], in United States[57], founded in 1831[58], headquartered in New York City[59]. He supervised Carl Ferdinand Cori as a doctoral student[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26], a science award[61], in Sweden[62], founded in 1901[63]; Lieben Prize[27], a science award[64], in Austria[65], founded in 1865[66]; Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal[67], a science award[68], in Germany[69]; Schmiedeberg Badge[70], a science award[71], in Germany[72]; honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[73], an award[74], in Austria[75]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[76], a fellowship award[77], in United Kingdom[78].

Death and Burial

Otto Loewi died on December 25, 1961[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Woods Hole Village Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Otto Loewi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

His notable doctoral advisees include Carl Ferdinand Cori[81], a biochemist[82], 1896–1984[83], of Cisleithania[84], awarded the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[85], specialised in biochemistry[86].

FAQs

Where was Otto Loewi born?

Otto Loewi was born in Frankfurt[2].

Where did Otto Loewi die?

Otto Loewi passed away in New York City[4].

What did Otto Loewi do for work?

Otto Loewi worked as pharmacist[6], neuroscientist[7], pharmacologist[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10].

Where did Otto Loewi go to school?

Otto Loewi was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], University of Vienna[23], and University of Strasbourg[24].

What awards did Otto Loewi receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[26], Lieben Prize[27], Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal[67], and Schmiedeberg Badge[70].

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