Philip Leder

American geneticist (1934–2020)
Person human Q415934
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Philip Leder

Summary

Philip Leder is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on November 19, 1934[3]. He passed away in Chestnut Hill[4]. He died on February 2, 2020[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philip Leder was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Philip Leder died in Chestnut Hill[4].
  • Philip Leder was born on November 19, 1934[3].
  • Philip Leder died on February 2, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Or Emet Cemetery[10].
  • Philip Leder held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Philip Leder worked as a geneticist[6].
  • Philip Leder worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Philip Leder's professions included physician[8].
  • Philip Leder's field of work was genetics[12].
  • Philip Leder was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • Philip Leder was educated at Harvard Medical School[14].
  • Philip Leder was educated at Harvard University[15].
  • Philip Leder received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[16].
  • Philip Leder received the Robert Koch Gold Medal[17].
  • Philip Leder received the Harvey Prize[18].
  • Philip Leder received the National Medal of Science[19].
  • Philip Leder received the Dickson Prize in Medicine[20].
  • Philip Leder received the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[21].
  • Philip Leder was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Philip Leder was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Philip Leder is recorded as male[24].
  • Philip Leder's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Philip Leder's family name is recorded as Leder[26].
  • Philip Leder's given name is recorded as Philip[27].

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Origins and Family

Philip Leder was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on November 19, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[14], a medical school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1782[30] and Harvard University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. Philip Leder's field of work was genetics[12]. He was employed by Harvard University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[16], a class of award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1946[37]; Robert Koch Gold Medal[17], a science award[38], in Germany[39]; Harvey Prize[18], a science award[40], in Israel[41], founded in 1972[42]; National Medal of Science[19], a science award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1963[45]; Dickson Prize in Medicine[20], a science award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1969[48]; and Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[21], a science award[49].

Death and Burial

Philip Leder died on February 2, 2020[5]. He passed away in Chestnut Hill[4]. He is buried at Or Emet Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Philip Leder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Philip Leder born?

Philip Leder's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Philip Leder die?

Philip Leder died in Chestnut Hill[4].

What did Philip Leder do for work?

Philip Leder worked as geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8].

Where did Philip Leder go to school?

Philip Leder was educated at Harvard Medical School[14] and Harvard University[15].

What awards did Philip Leder receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[16], Robert Koch Gold Medal[17], Harvey Prize[18], and National Medal of Science[19].

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  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . laskerfoundation.org. laskerfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . harveypz.net.technion.ac.il. harveypz.net.technion.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . nasonline.org. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Philip Leder, Who Helped Decipher the Genetic Code, Dies at 85. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . legacy.com. legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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