Robert Bruce Merrifield
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Summary
Robert Bruce Merrifield was born on July 15, 1921[1], in Fort Worth[2]. He died on May 14, 2006[3], in Cresskill[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], chemist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brookside Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: biochemistry[11]
- Employer: University of California, Los Angeles[12], The Rockefeller University[13]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[14], Montebello High School[15], Pasadena City College[16]
- Award received: Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], Canada Gairdner International Award[18], ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry,[19], William H. Nichols Medal[20], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[21], Centenary Prize[22], honorary doctorate from University of Montpellier-II[23], Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry[24], Glenn T. Seaborg Medal[25], Chemical Pioneer Award[26]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Robert Bruce Merrifield[29]
- Family name: Merrifield[30]
- Given name: Robert[31], Bruce[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Robert Bruce Merrifield[34]
- Different from: D. Bruce Merrifield[35]
- Erdős number: 6[36]
- Interested in: chemistry[37]
Why It Matters
Robert Bruce Merrifield has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Robert Bruce Merrifield born?
Robert Bruce Merrifield's place of birth was Fort Worth[2].
Where did Robert Bruce Merrifield die?
Robert Bruce Merrifield passed away in Cresskill[4].
What did Robert Bruce Merrifield do for work?
Robert Bruce Merrifield worked as a biochemist[5], chemist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Robert Bruce Merrifield go to school?
Robert Bruce Merrifield was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[14], Montebello High School[15], and Pasadena City College[16].
What awards did Robert Bruce Merrifield receive?
Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], Canada Gairdner International Award[18], ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry,[19], and William H. Nichols Medal[20].