Serge Voronoff

Russian, French ans Swiss tissue transplant specialist (1866-1951)
Person human Q1497472
Serge Voronoff
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Serge Voronoff

Summary

Serge Voronoff is a human[1]. Born in Voronezh[2], he… he was born on July 10, 1866[3]. He passed away in Lausanne[4]. He died on September 3, 1951[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], immunologist[7], gynecologist[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Serge Voronoff's place of birth was Voronezh[2].
  • Serge Voronoff died in Lausanne[4].
  • Serge Voronoff was born on July 10, 1866[3].
  • Serge Voronoff died on September 3, 1951[5].
  • Serge Voronoff is buried at Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice[11].
  • Serge Voronoff held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Serge Voronoff held citizenship in France[13].
  • Serge Voronoff held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Serge Voronoff worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Serge Voronoff's professions included immunologist[7].
  • Serge Voronoff worked as a gynecologist[8].
  • Serge Voronoff's professions included physiologist[9].
  • Serge Voronoff's field of work was surgery[15].
  • Serge Voronoff was employed by Collège de France[16].
  • Serge Voronoff was educated at Sorbonne[17].
  • Serge Voronoff's doctoral advisor was Alexis Carrel[18].
  • Serge Voronoff received the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Serge Voronoff is recorded as male[20].
  • Serge Voronoff's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Serge Voronoff's Commons category is recorded as Serge Samuel Voronoff[22].
  • Serge Voronoff's residence is recorded as France[23].
  • Serge Voronoff's family name is recorded as Voronov[24].
  • Serge Voronoff's given name is recorded as Sergey[25].
  • Serge Voronoff's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Serge Voronoff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Serge Voronoff was born in Voronezh[2]. He was born on July 10, 1866[3].

Education

Serge Voronoff was educated at Sorbonne[17]. His doctoral advisor was Alexis Carrel[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], immunologist[7], gynecologist[8], and physiologist[9]. Serge Voronoff's field of work was surgery[15]. He was employed by Collège de France[16].

Recognition

Serge Voronoff received the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Serge Voronoff died on September 3, 1951[5]. He died in Lausanne[4]. He is buried at Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice[11].

Why It Matters

Serge Voronoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Serge Voronoff born?

Born in Voronezh[2], Serge Voronoff…

Where did Serge Voronoff die?

Serge Voronoff died in Lausanne[4].

What did Serge Voronoff do for work?

Serge Voronoff worked as surgeon[6], immunologist[7], gynecologist[8], and physiologist[9].

Where did Serge Voronoff go to school?

Serge Voronoff was educated at Sorbonne[17].

What awards did Serge Voronoff receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation surgeon, immunologist, gynecologist +1
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