Gregory Goodwin Pincus
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Summary
Gregory Goodwin Pincus was born on April 9, 1903[1], in Woodbine[2]. He died on August 22, 1967[3], in Boston[4]. He worked as a physiologist[5], biochemist[6], physician[7], biologist[8], and scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,319 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mountain View Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: naturalist[13]
- Field of work: biology[14], human reproduction[15], hormonal contraception[16], research[17]
- Employer: Harvard University[18], Clark University[19]
- Educated at: Harvard University[20], Cornell University[21], Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences[22]
- Notable work: combined oral contraceptive pill[23]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[24], AMA Scientific Achievement Award[25], National Inventors Hall of Fame[26], Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[27], Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[28]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], American Association for the Advancement of Science[30], National Academy of Sciences[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Cause of death: leukemia[33]
- Residence: Northborough[34]
- Family name: Pincus[35]
- Given name: Gregory[36], Goodwin[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Gregory Goodwin Pincus[40]
Why It Matters
Gregory Goodwin Pincus has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Gregory Goodwin Pincus born?
Gregory Goodwin Pincus was born in Woodbine[2].
Where did Gregory Goodwin Pincus die?
Gregory Goodwin Pincus passed away in Boston[4].
What did Gregory Goodwin Pincus do for work?
Gregory Goodwin Pincus worked as a physiologist[5], biochemist[6], physician[7], biologist[8], and scientist[9].
Where did Gregory Goodwin Pincus go to school?
Gregory Goodwin Pincus was educated at Harvard University[20], Cornell University[21], and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences[22].
What awards did Gregory Goodwin Pincus receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24], AMA Scientific Achievement Award[25], National Inventors Hall of Fame[26], and Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[27].