Paul de Kruif

American microbiologist (1890–1971)
Person human Q305035
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Paul de Kruif

Summary

Paul de Kruif is a human[1]. Born in Zeeland[2], he… he was born on March 2, 1890[3]. He died in Holland[4]. He died on February 28, 1971[5]. He worked as a microbiologist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zeeland[2], Paul de Kruif…
  • Paul de Kruif passed away in Holland[4].
  • Paul de Kruif was born on March 2, 1890[3].
  • Paul de Kruif died on February 28, 1971[5].
  • Paul de Kruif held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Paul de Kruif worked as a microbiologist[6].
  • Paul de Kruif worked as a writer[7].
  • Paul de Kruif was employed by The Rockefeller University[10].
  • Paul de Kruif's education included a stint at University of Michigan[11].
  • Paul de Kruif is recorded as male[12].
  • Paul de Kruif's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Paul de Kruif's Commons category is recorded as Paul de Kruif[14].
  • Paul de Kruif was part of the conflict World War I[15].
  • Paul de Kruif's family name is recorded as de Kruif[16].
  • Paul de Kruif's given name is recorded as Paul[17].
  • Paul de Kruif's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Paul de Kruif's Commons Creator page is recorded as Paul de Kruif[19].
  • Paul de Kruif's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Paul de Kruif'}[20].
  • Paul de Kruif's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[21].
  • Paul de Kruif's has works in the collection is recorded as Anne Frank House[22].
  • Paul de Kruif's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul de Kruif's place of birth was Zeeland[2]. He was born on March 2, 1890[3].

Education

Paul de Kruif was educated at University of Michigan[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include microbiologist[6] and writer[7]. Among Paul de Kruif's employers was The Rockefeller University[10].

Death and Burial

Paul de Kruif died on February 28, 1971[5]. He passed away in Holland[4].

Why It Matters

Paul de Kruif ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

He has been cited as an influence by Marie Maynard Daly[26], a biochemist[27], 1921–2003[28], of United States[29], awarded the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[30], specialised in chemistry[31].

FAQs

Where was Paul de Kruif born?

Paul de Kruif was born in Zeeland[2].

Where did Paul de Kruif die?

Paul de Kruif passed away in Holland[4].

What did Paul de Kruif do for work?

Paul de Kruif worked as microbiologist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Paul de Kruif go to school?

Paul de Kruif was educated at University of Michigan[11].

Who did Paul de Kruif influence?

Paul de Kruif has been cited as an influence by Marie Maynard Daly[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation microbiologist, writer
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id 1085491
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