Emil Abderhalden

Swiss biochemist and physiologist (1877–1950)
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Emil Abderhalden
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Emil Abderhalden

Summary

Emil Abderhalden is a human[1]. Born in Oberuzwil[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1877[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on August 5, 1950[5]. He worked as a racial theorist[6], politician[7], biochemist[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oberuzwil[2], Emil Abderhalden…
  • Emil Abderhalden passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Emil Abderhalden was born on March 9, 1877[3].
  • Emil Abderhalden died on August 5, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at Fluntern Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Emil Abderhalden was Rudolf Abderhalden[13].
  • Emil Abderhalden held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Emil Abderhalden's professions included racial theorist[6].
  • Emil Abderhalden's professions included politician[7].
  • Emil Abderhalden worked as a biochemist[8].
  • Emil Abderhalden worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Emil Abderhalden's professions included physiologist[10].
  • Emil Abderhalden's professions included physician[15].
  • Emil Abderhalden's field of work was biochemistry[16].
  • Emil Abderhalden held the position of Member of Landtag of Prussia[17].
  • Emil Abderhalden was employed by University of Zurich[18].
  • Emil Abderhalden was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Emil Abderhalden was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Emil Abderhalden was educated at University of Basel[21].
  • Emil Abderhalden's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Bunge[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Emil Abderhalden is Abderhalden reaction[23].
  • Emil Abderhalden received the Cothenius Medal[24].
  • Emil Abderhalden was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Emil Abderhalden was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[26].
  • Emil Abderhalden was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Emil Abderhalden's place of birth was Oberuzwil[2]. He was born on March 9, 1877[3].

Education

Emil Abderhalden was educated at University of Basel[21]. His doctoral advisor was Gustav von Bunge[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include racial theorist[6], politician[7], biochemist[8], university teacher[9], physiologist[10], and physician[15]. Emil Abderhalden's field of work was biochemistry[16]. Employers include University of Zurich[18], a university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Zurich[31]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]. He held the position of Member of Landtag of Prussia[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Emil Abderhalden is Abderhalden reaction[23]. Things named for him include Abderhalden reaction[40], a blood test[41].

Recognition

Emil Abderhalden received the Cothenius Medal[24].

Personal Life

A child of Emil Abderhalden was Rudolf Abderhalden[13]. His religion is recorded as reformed[42]. He was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[43].

Death and Burial

Emil Abderhalden died on August 5, 1950[5]. He died in Zurich[4]. He is buried at Fluntern Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Emil Abderhalden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He is credited with the discovery of Abderhalden reaction[46], a blood test[47]. Entities named for him include Abderhalden reaction[40], a blood test[41].

FAQs

Where was Emil Abderhalden born?

Born in Oberuzwil[2], Emil Abderhalden…

Where did Emil Abderhalden die?

Emil Abderhalden passed away in Zurich[4].

What did Emil Abderhalden do for work?

Emil Abderhalden worked as racial theorist[6], politician[7], biochemist[8], university teacher[9], and physiologist[10].

Where did Emil Abderhalden go to school?

Emil Abderhalden was educated at University of Basel[21].

What awards did Emil Abderhalden receive?

Honors received include Cothenius Medal[24].

What did Emil Abderhalden discover?

Emil Abderhalden is credited as discoverer of Abderhalden reaction[46].

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  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [42] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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