Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza
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Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza was born on January 25, 1922, in Genoa.[1][2][3] He worked as a population geneticist, biologist, anthropologist, geneticist, and university teacher.[4][3] His field included population genetics, biology, anthropology, and genetics.[4]
He was educated at the University of Pavia and the University of Turin. His employers included Stanford University, the University of Pavia, and the University of Parma.
He received awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship, Balzan Prize, Kistler Prize, Catalonia International Prize, International Prize by Fyssen Foundation, and ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award, plus 2 more.[5][6][7][8][9][10] He died on August 31, 2018, in Belluno.[2]
Key Facts
- Child: Francesco Cavalli-Sforza[11]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[12], Kingdom of Italy[13]
- Field of work: population genetics[14], biology[15], anthropology[16], genetics[17], human genome[18]
- Employer: Stanford University[19], University of Pavia[20], University of Parma[21]
- Educated at: University of Pavia[22], University of Turin[23]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[24], Balzan Prize[25], Kistler Prize[26], Catalonia International Prize[27], International Prize by Fyssen Foundation[28], ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[31], Mendel Medal[32], Bressa Prize[33], honorary doctorate from the University of Parma[34], Q111191717[35], Huxley Memorial Medal[36]
- Member of: Royal Society[37], French Academy of Sciences[38], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[39], National Academy of Sciences[40], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[42], Royal Irish Academy[43], European Academy of Sciences[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Family: House of Sforza[46]
- Commons category: Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza[47]
- Family name: Cavalli-Sforza[48]
- Given name: Luigi[49], Luca[50]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[52], English[53]
Why It Matters
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza born?
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza's place of birth was Genoa[2].
Where did Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza die?
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza passed away in Belluno[4].
What did Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza do for work?
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza worked as a population geneticist[5], anthropologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9].
Where did Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza go to school?
Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza was educated at University of Pavia[22] and University of Turin[23].
What awards did Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24], Balzan Prize[25], Kistler Prize[26], and Catalonia International Prize[27].