Albert Claude

Belgian-American cell biologist (1899–1983)
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Albert Claude
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Albert Claude

Summary

Albert Claude is a human[1]. Born in Neufchâteau[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1898[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on May 22, 1983[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], biochemist[9], and chemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Albert Claude was born in Neufchâteau[2].
  • Albert Claude passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 24, 1898[3].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 21, 1899[12].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 23, 1898[13].
  • Albert Claude was born on August 24, 1899[14].
  • Albert Claude died on May 22, 1983[5].
  • Albert Claude was married to Julia Gilder[15].
  • Albert Claude held citizenship in Belgium[16].
  • Albert Claude held citizenship in United States[17].
  • French was Albert Claude's native language[18].
  • Albert Claude worked as a biologist[6].
  • Albert Claude worked as a physician[7].
  • Albert Claude's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Albert Claude worked as a biochemist[9].
  • Albert Claude's professions included chemist[10].
  • Albert Claude worked as a cell biologist[19].
  • Albert Claude's field of work was biochemistry[20].
  • Albert Claude held the position of professor[21].
  • Among Albert Claude's employers was The Rockefeller University[22].
  • Among Albert Claude's employers was Université libre de Bruxelles[23].
  • Albert Claude's education included a stint at University of Liège[24].
  • Albert Claude received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25].
  • Albert Claude received the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[26].
  • Albert Claude received the British War Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neufchâteau[2], Albert Claude… Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1898[3], August 21, 1899[12], August 23, 1898[13], and August 24, 1899[14]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Albert Claude was educated at University of Liège[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], biochemist[9], chemist[10], and cell biologist[19]. Albert Claude's field of work was biochemistry[20]. Employers include The Rockefeller University[22], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1901[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Université libre de Bruxelles[23], a university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1969[34], headquartered in Ixelles[35]. He held the position of professor[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25], a science award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1901[38]; Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[26], a science award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1967[41]; British War Medal[27], a campaign medal[42], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], founded in 1919[44]; and Victory Medal 1914–1918[45], a medallion[46], in Belgium[47], founded in 1919[48].

Personal Life

Among Albert Claude's spouses was Julia Gilder[15].

Death and Burial

Albert Claude died on May 22, 1983[5]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Why It Matters

Albert Claude ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

His notable doctoral advisees include Christian de Duve[51], a biologist[52], 1917–2013[53], of Belgium[54], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[55], specialised in cell biology[56].

FAQs

Where was Albert Claude born?

Born in Neufchâteau[2], Albert Claude…

Where did Albert Claude die?

Albert Claude passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Who was Albert Claude married to?

Albert Claude's spouses include Julia Gilder[15].

What did Albert Claude do for work?

Albert Claude worked as biologist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], biochemist[9], and chemist[10].

Where did Albert Claude go to school?

Albert Claude was educated at University of Liège[24].

What awards did Albert Claude receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[25], Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[26], British War Medal[27], and Victory Medal 1914–1918[45].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . Claude, Albert (1899-1983), cell biologist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Claude, Albert (1899-1983), cell biologist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [26] . cuimc.columbia.edu. Retrieved . cuimc.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . Claude, Albert (1899-1983), cell biologist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [45] . Claude, Albert (1899-1983), cell biologist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . academieroyale.be. Retrieved . academieroyale.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . Claude, Albert (1899-1983), cell biologist. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Liège
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