Severo Ochoa
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Severo Ochoa
Summary
Severo Ochoa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ḷḷuarca[2]. He was born on September 24, 1905[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on November 1, 1993[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], biochemist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Severo Ochoa was born in Ḷḷuarca[2].
- Severo Ochoa passed away in Madrid[4].
- Severo Ochoa was born on September 24, 1905[3].
- Severo Ochoa died on November 1, 1993[5].
- Severo Ochoa is buried at Ḷḷuarca[11].
- Severo Ochoa held citizenship in Spain[12].
- Severo Ochoa held citizenship in United States[13].
- Severo Ochoa's professions included physician[6].
- Severo Ochoa's professions included university teacher[7].
- Severo Ochoa's professions included biochemist[8].
- Severo Ochoa worked as a writer[9].
- Severo Ochoa's field of work was biochemistry[14].
- Severo Ochoa's field of work was molecular biology[15].
- Severo Ochoa was employed by New York University[16].
- Severo Ochoa was employed by University of Washington[17].
- Among Severo Ochoa's employers was Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center[18].
- Severo Ochoa was employed by Heidelberg University[19].
- Severo Ochoa was employed by Autonomous University of Madrid[20].
- Severo Ochoa's education included a stint at Universidad Central[21].
- Severo Ochoa's education included a stint at Grossman School of Medicine[22].
- Severo Ochoa's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[23].
- Severo Ochoa's education included a stint at Instituto San Isidoro[24].
- Severo Ochoa's doctoral advisor was Otto Fritz Meyerhof[25].
- A notable student of Severo Ochoa was Manuel Losada Villasante[26].
- Severo Ochoa received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[27].
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Origins and Family
Severo Ochoa's place of birth was Ḷḷuarca[2]. He was born on September 24, 1905[3].
Education
Educated at Universidad Central[21], a higher education institution[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1822[30]; Grossman School of Medicine[22], a medical school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1841[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; Complutense University of Madrid[23], a public university[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1970[37], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[38]; and Instituto San Isidoro[24], a building[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1845[41]. Severo Ochoa's doctoral advisor was Otto Fritz Meyerhof[25]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[42]. He studied under Juan Negrín[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], biochemist[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include biochemistry[14], an interdisciplinary science[44] and molecular biology[15], a branch of biology[45]. Employers include New York University[16], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1831[48], headquartered in New York City[49]; University of Washington[17], a public research university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1861[52]; Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center[18], a research institute[53], in Spain[54], founded in 1975[55]; Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1386[58], headquartered in Heidelberg[59]; and Autonomous University of Madrid[20], a public university[60], in Spain[61], founded in 1968[62]. A notable student of him was Manuel Losada Villasante[26]. Doctoral students include Arthur Kornberg[63] and Santiago Grisolía García[64].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[27], a science award[65], in Sweden[66], founded in 1901[67]; National Medal of Science[68], a science award[69], in United States[70], founded in 1963[71]; honorary doctorate of the University of the Basque Country[72], an award[73], in Spain[74]; Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[75], an award[76], founded in 1961[77]; honorary doctor of the University of Alicante[78], an award[79], in Spain[80]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid[81], an award[82], in Spain[83].
Death and Burial
Severo Ochoa died on November 1, 1993[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at Ḷḷuarca[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Severo Ochoa include 117435 Severochoa[84], an asteroid[85] and Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center[86], a research institute[87], in Spain[88], founded in 1975[89].
Why It Matters
Severo Ochoa ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Entities named for him include 117435 Severochoa[84], an asteroid[85] and Severo Ochoa Molecular Biology Center[86], a research institute[87], in Spain[88], founded in 1975[89].
His notable doctoral advisees include Arthur Kornberg[92], a physician[93], 1918–2007[94], of United States[95], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[96], specialised in biochemistry[97] and Santiago Grisolía García[98], a biochemist[99], 1923–2022[100], of Spain[101], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research[102], specialised in medicine[103].
FAQs
Where was Severo Ochoa born?
Severo Ochoa's place of birth was Ḷḷuarca[2].
Where did Severo Ochoa die?
Severo Ochoa passed away in Madrid[4].
What did Severo Ochoa do for work?
Severo Ochoa worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], biochemist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Severo Ochoa go to school?
Severo Ochoa was educated at Universidad Central[21], Grossman School of Medicine[22], Complutense University of Madrid[23], and Instituto San Isidoro[24].
What awards did Severo Ochoa receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[27], National Medal of Science[68], honorary doctorate of the University of the Basque Country[72], and Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[75].