Léon Fredericq
Belgian physiologist (1851-1935)
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Summary
Léon Fredericq was born on August 24, 1851[1], in Ghent[2]. He died on September 2, 1935[3], in Liège[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and physiologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Henri Fredericq[8]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Employer: University of Liège[11]
- Educated at: Ghent University[12]
- Award received: Order of Leopold[13], Montyon Science Award[14], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[15], doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[16]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[17], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Noble title: baron[21]
- Commons category: Léon Fredericq[22]
- Family name: Fredericq[23]
- Given name: Léon[24]
- Work location: Liège[25]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Commons Creator page: Léon Fredericq[28]
- Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[29]
- P14397: 9467[30]
Why It Matters
Léon Fredericq is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Léon Fredericq born?
Léon Fredericq was born in Ghent[2].
Where did Léon Fredericq die?
Léon Fredericq died in Liège[4].
What did Léon Fredericq do for work?
Léon Fredericq worked as a physician[5] and physiologist[6].
Where did Léon Fredericq go to school?
Léon Fredericq was educated at Ghent University[12].
What awards did Léon Fredericq receive?
Honors received include Order of Leopold[13], Montyon Science Award[14], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[15], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[16].