George Petersen
New Zealand biochemist, professor and DNA researcher (1933–2021)
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Summary
George Petersen was born on September 5, 1933[1], in Palmerston North[2]. He died on July 11, 2021[3], in Dunedin[4]. He worked as a professor[5], researcher[6], and biochemist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[9]
- Doctoral advisor: Kenneth Burton[10]
- Award received: Rutherford Medal[11], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[12], Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[13], Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry[14], honorary doctor of the University of Otago[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Bill Sutton[17]
- Commons category: George Petersen (biochemist)[18]
- Family name: Petersen[19]
- Given name: George[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NZThesisProject[21]
Why It Matters
George Petersen is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was George Petersen born?
George Petersen's place of birth was Palmerston North[2].
Where did George Petersen die?
George Petersen died in Dunedin[4].
What did George Petersen do for work?
George Petersen worked as a professor[5], researcher[6], and biochemist[7].
What awards did George Petersen receive?
Honors received include Rutherford Medal[11], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[12], Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[13], and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry[14].