Élie Wollman
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Summary
Élie Wollman was born on July 4, 1917[1], in 14th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on June 1, 2008[3], in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a geneticist[5], French resistance fighter[6], and physician[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Eugène Wollman[9]
- Mother: Elisabeth Wollman[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Field of work: microbial genetics[12]
- Position held: Director of Research at CNRS[13], president[14]
- Employer: Pasteur Institute[15]
- Educated at: Paris Medical Faculty[16], Lycée Buffon[17]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], Commander of the National Order of Merit[20], Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[21]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[22], French Academy of Sciences[23], Société française de microbiologie[24], European Molecular Biology Organization[25], Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family name: Wollman[28]
- Given name: Élie[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Birth name: Élie Léo Wollman[31]
FAQs
Where was Élie Wollman born?
Élie Wollman's place of birth was 14th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Élie Wollman die?
Élie Wollman died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Élie Wollman's parents?
Élie Wollman's father was Eugène Wollman[9]. Élie Wollman's mother was Elisabeth Wollman[10].
What did Élie Wollman do for work?
Élie Wollman worked as a geneticist[5], French resistance fighter[6], and physician[7].
Where did Élie Wollman go to school?
Élie Wollman was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[16] and Lycée Buffon[17].
What awards did Élie Wollman receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], Commander of the National Order of Merit[20], and Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[21].