Albert Lasker

Summary

Albert Lasker is a human^[1]. He was born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2]. He was born on May 1, 1880^[3]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He died on May 30, 1952^[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur^[6] and art collector^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Albert Lasker was born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2].
• Albert Lasker died in New York City^[4].
• Albert Lasker was born on May 1, 1880^[3].
• Albert Lasker died on May 30, 1952^[5].
• Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery^[9].
• Albert Lasker was married to Mary Lasker^[10].
• Albert Lasker was married to Doris Kenyon^[11].
• A child of Albert Lasker was Edward Lasker^[12].
• A child of Albert Lasker was Frances Lasker Brody^[13].
• Albert Lasker held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Albert Lasker's professions included entrepreneur^[6].
• Albert Lasker's professions included art collector^[7].
• Albert Lasker received the Maxwell Finland Award^[15].
• Albert Lasker is recorded as male^[16].
• Albert Lasker's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Albert Lasker was affiliated with the Republican Party^[18].
• Albert Lasker's Commons category is recorded as Albert Lasker^[19].
• Albert Lasker's family name is recorded as Lasker^[20].
• Albert Lasker's given name is recorded as Albert^[21].
• Albert Lasker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library^[22].
• Albert Lasker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Provenance^[23].
• Albert Lasker's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago^[24].
• Albert Lasker's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2], Albert Lasker… he was born on May 1, 1880^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur^[6] and art collector^[7].

Recognition

Albert Lasker received the Maxwell Finland Award^[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Lasker^[10], an art dealer^[26], 1900–1994^[27], of United States^[28], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[29], specialised in fundraising^[30] and Doris Kenyon^[11], an actor^[31], 1897–1979^[32], of United States^[33]. Children include Edward Lasker^[12], a lawyer^[34], 1912–1997^[35], of United States^[36] and Frances Lasker Brody^[13], an art collector^[37], 1916–2009^[38], of United States^[39]. Albert Lasker was affiliated with the Republican Party^[18].

Death and Burial

Albert Lasker died on May 30, 1952^[5]. He died in New York City^[4]. Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albert Lasker include Lasker Award^[40], a science award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1945^[43]; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research^[44], a class of award^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1946^[47]; and Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science^[48], a science award^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1994^[51].

Why It Matters

Albert Lasker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

Entities named for him include Lasker Award^[40], a science award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1945^[43]; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research^[44], a class of award^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1946^[47]; and Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science^[48], a science award^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1994^[51].

FAQs

Where was Albert Lasker born?

Albert Lasker was born in Freiburg im Breisgau^[2].

Where did Albert Lasker die?

Albert Lasker passed away in New York City^[4].

Who was Albert Lasker married to?

Albert Lasker's spouses include Mary Lasker^[10] and Doris Kenyon^[11].

What did Albert Lasker do for work?

Albert Lasker worked as entrepreneur^[6] and art collector^[7].

What awards did Albert Lasker receive?

Honors received include Maxwell Finland Award^[15].