Werner Henle

German American virologist (1910–1987)
Person human Q2561470
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Werner Henle

Summary

Werner Henle is a human[1]. He was born in Dortmund[2]. He was born on August 27, 1910[3]. He died in Bryn Mawr[4]. He died on July 6, 1987[5]. He worked as a virologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Werner Henle was born in Dortmund[2].
  • Werner Henle died in Bryn Mawr[4].
  • Werner Henle was born on August 27, 1910[3].
  • Werner Henle died on July 6, 1987[5].
  • Among Werner Henle's spouses was Gertrude Henle[7].
  • Werner Henle held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Werner Henle's professions included virologist[6].
  • Among Werner Henle's employers was University of Pennsylvania[9].
  • Werner Henle's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[10].
  • Werner Henle received the William B. Coley Award[11].
  • Werner Henle received the Robert Koch Prize[12].
  • Werner Henle received the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[13].
  • Werner Henle received the E. Mead Johnson Award[14].
  • Werner Henle was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[15].
  • Werner Henle was a member of National Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Werner Henle is recorded as male[17].
  • Werner Henle's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Werner Henle is part of Werner and Gertrude Henle[19].
  • Werner Henle's family name is recorded as Henle[20].
  • Werner Henle's given name is recorded as Werner[21].
  • Werner Henle's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[22].
  • Werner Henle's work location is recorded as Philadelphia[23].
  • Werner Henle's partner in business or sport is recorded as Gertrude Henle[24].
  • Werner Henle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Werner Henle was born in Dortmund[2]. He was born on August 27, 1910[3].

Education

Werner Henle was educated at Heidelberg University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Werner Henle's professions included virologist[6]. He was employed by University of Pennsylvania[9].

Recognition

Awards received include William B. Coley Award[11], an award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1975[28]; Robert Koch Prize[12], a science award[29], in Germany[30]; Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[13], a science award[31], founded in 1978[32]; and E. Mead Johnson Award[14], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1939[35].

Personal Life

Werner Henle was married to Gertrude Henle[7].

Death and Burial

Werner Henle died on July 6, 1987[5]. He died in Bryn Mawr[4].

FAQs

Where was Werner Henle born?

Born in Dortmund[2], Werner Henle…

Where did Werner Henle die?

Werner Henle died in Bryn Mawr[4].

Who was Werner Henle married to?

Werner Henle's spouses include Gertrude Henle[7].

What did Werner Henle do for work?

Werner Henle worked as virologist[6].

Where did Werner Henle go to school?

Werner Henle was educated at Heidelberg University[10].

What awards did Werner Henle receive?

Honors received include William B. Coley Award[11], Robert Koch Prize[12], Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[13], and E. Mead Johnson Award[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . cancerresearch.org. cancerresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . bms.com. Retrieved . bms.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . societyforpediatricresearch.org. societyforpediatricresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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