René Dubos

American microbiologist (1901-1982)
Person human Q2096960
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René Dubos

Summary

René Dubos is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt[2]. He was born on February 20, 1901[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 20, 1982[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], philosopher[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and agronomist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt[2], René Dubos…
  • René Dubos died in New York City[4].
  • René Dubos was born on February 20, 1901[3].
  • René Dubos died on February 20, 1982[5].
  • René Dubos was married to Jean Dubos[12].
  • René Dubos held citizenship in France[13].
  • René Dubos held citizenship in United States[14].
  • René Dubos's professions included biologist[6].
  • René Dubos worked as a philosopher[7].
  • René Dubos's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • René Dubos worked as a university teacher[9].
  • René Dubos's professions included agronomist[10].
  • René Dubos's professions included physician[15].
  • René Dubos's field of work was microbiology[16].
  • Among René Dubos's employers was Wesleyan University[17].
  • René Dubos was employed by The Rockefeller University[18].
  • René Dubos was educated at Rutgers University[19].
  • René Dubos's education included a stint at Lycée Chaptal[20].
  • René Dubos received the E. Mead Johnson Award[21].
  • René Dubos received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[22].
  • René Dubos received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[23].
  • René Dubos received the Howard Taylor Ricketts Prize[24].
  • René Dubos received the Robert Koch Prize[25].
  • René Dubos received the honorary doctor of the University of Lille[26].
  • René Dubos was a member of National Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt[2], René Dubos… he was born on February 20, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at Rutgers University[19], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1766[30] and Lycée Chaptal[20], an educational institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], philosopher[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], agronomist[10], and physician[15]. René Dubos's field of work was microbiology[16]. Employers include Wesleyan University[17], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1831[36] and The Rockefeller University[18], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1901[39], headquartered in New York City[40].

Recognition

Awards received include E. Mead Johnson Award[21], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1939[43]; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[22], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1946[46]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[23], an award[47], in France[48]; Howard Taylor Ricketts Prize[24], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1912[51]; Robert Koch Prize[25], a science award[52], in Germany[53]; and honorary doctor of the University of Lille[26], an award[54], in France[55].

Personal Life

René Dubos was married to Jean Dubos[12].

Death and Burial

René Dubos died on February 20, 1982[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

René Dubos ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was René Dubos born?

René Dubos was born in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt[2].

Where did René Dubos die?

René Dubos passed away in New York City[4].

Who was René Dubos married to?

René Dubos's spouses include Jean Dubos[12].

What did René Dubos do for work?

René Dubos worked as biologist[6], philosopher[7], non-fiction writer[8], university teacher[9], and agronomist[10].

Where did René Dubos go to school?

René Dubos was educated at Rutgers University[19] and Lycée Chaptal[20].

What awards did René Dubos receive?

Honors received include E. Mead Johnson Award[21], Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[22], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[23], and Howard Taylor Ricketts Prize[24].

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  21. [25] . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Journal officiel de la République française. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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