Werner Henle

German American virologist (1910–1987)
Person human Q2561470
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Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Gertrude Henle[6]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[7]
  • Employer: University of Pennsylvania[8]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[9]
  • Award received: William B. Coley Award[10], Robert Koch Prize[11], Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[12], E. Mead Johnson Award[13]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[14], National Academy of Sciences[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Part of: Werner and Gertrude Henle[17]
  • Family name: Henle[18]
  • Given name: Werner[19]
  • Work location: Heidelberg[20], Philadelphia[21]
  • Partner in business or sport: Gertrude Henle[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]

FAQs

Where was Werner Henle born?

Werner Henle's place of birth was Dortmund[2].

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[6].

What did Werner Henle do for work?

Werner Henle worked as a virologist[5].

Where did Werner Henle go to school?

Werner Henle was educated at Heidelberg University[9].

What awards did Werner Henle receive?

Honors received include William B. Coley Award[10], Robert Koch Prize[11], Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[12], and E. Mead Johnson Award[13].

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  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [10] ↑ . cancerresearch.org. cancerresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . bms.com. Retrieved . bms.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . societyforpediatricresearch.org. societyforpediatricresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth → Dortmund
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