Christian de Duve
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Summary
Christian de Duve was born on October 2, 1917[1], in Thames Ditton[2]. He died on May 4, 2013[3], in Nethen[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], biochemist[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,071 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Thierry de Duve[11]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[12]
- Occupation: cell biologist[13]
- Field of work: cell biology[14], biochemistry[15]
- Employer: The Rockefeller University[16], Catholic University of Leuven[17]
- Educated at: Catholic University of Leuven[18], Our Lady College, Antwerp[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Albert Claude[20], Hugo Theorell[21]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[23], Commander of the Order of the Crown[24], Order of Leopold[25], Francqui Prize[26], Canada Gairdner International Award[27], Honorary doctor of Leiden University[28], Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[29], honorary doctor of the University Lille-II[30], honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University[31], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[32], E. B. Wilson Medal[33], honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[34], honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[35]
- Member of: Royal Society[36], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[37], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[38], National Academy of Sciences[39], French Academy of Sciences[40], Royal Society of Canada[41], Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[42], Romanian Academy[43], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[44], Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[45], Academia Europaea[46], American Philosophical Society[47], European Academy of Sciences[48]
- Religion or worldview: agnosticism[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Noble title: viscount[51]
- Commons category: Christian de Duve[52]
- Family name: de Duve[53]
- Given name: Christian[54]
- Manner of death: euthanasia[55]
Why It Matters
Christian de Duve has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He is credited with the discovery of lysosome[58], a cellular component[59] and peroxisome[60], a cellular component[61].
FAQs
Where was Christian de Duve born?
Christian de Duve was born in Thames Ditton[2].
Where did Christian de Duve die?
Christian de Duve passed away in Nethen[4].
What did Christian de Duve do for work?
Christian de Duve worked as a university teacher[5], biochemist[6], chemist[7], physician[8], and physiologist[9].
Where did Christian de Duve go to school?
Christian de Duve was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[18] and Our Lady College, Antwerp[19].
What awards did Christian de Duve receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[23], Commander of the Order of the Crown[24], and Order of Leopold[25].
What did Christian de Duve discover?
Christian de Duve is credited as discoverer of lysosome[58] and peroxisome[60].