Hans-Dieter Klenk

German virologist (1938-2021)
Person human Q1576857
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Summary

Hans-Dieter Klenk was born on June 25, 1938[1], in Cologne[2]. He died on June 1, 2021[3], in Linden[4]. He worked as a virologist[5], university teacher[6], naturalist[7], and biochemist[8]. He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: virology[11]
  • Employer: University of Marburg[12], University of Giessen[13]
  • Award received: Emil-von-Behring-Prize[14], Robert Koch Gold Medal[15], Feldberg Foundation Prize[16], Aronson Prize[17], Ernst Jung Gold Medal for Medicine[18], Loeffler-Frosch medal[19], German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology Prize[20], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], EMBO Membership[22]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Hans-Dieter Klenk[25]
  • Family name: Klenk[26]
  • Given name: Hans-Dieter[27]
  • Work location: Marburg[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
  • Name in native language: Hans-Dieter Klenk[30]

FAQs

Where was Hans-Dieter Klenk born?

Hans-Dieter Klenk was born in Cologne[2].

Where did Hans-Dieter Klenk die?

Hans-Dieter Klenk passed away in Linden[4].

What did Hans-Dieter Klenk do for work?

Hans-Dieter Klenk worked as a virologist[5], university teacher[6], naturalist[7], and biochemist[8].

What awards did Hans-Dieter Klenk receive?

Honors received include Emil-von-Behring-Prize[14], Robert Koch Gold Medal[15], Feldberg Foundation Prize[16], and Aronson Prize[17].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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