Luis Federico Leloir
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Summary
Luis Federico Leloir was born on September 6, 1906[1], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on December 2, 1987[3], in Catamarca Province[4]. He worked as a physician[5], biochemist[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and chemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,418 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Buenos Aires[11]
- Place of burial: Recoleta Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[13], France[14]
- Field of work: biochemistry[15]
- Employer: University of Buenos Aires[16], Leloir Institute[17], University of Cambridge[18], University of Washington[19], Washington University in St. Louis[20], Columbia University[21]
- Educated at: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires[22]
- Doctoral advisor: Bernardo Houssay[23]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[24], Canada Gairdner International Award[25], Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[26], TWAS fellow[27], Legion of Honour[28], honorary doctorate of the University of Granada[29], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[30], diamond Konex award[31], Grand Cross of the Order Bernardo O'Higgins[32], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[33], honorary doctorate from University of Bordeaux-II[34]
- Member of: Royal Society[35], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[36], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37], French Academy of Sciences[38], American Philosophical Society[39], Academia Argentina de Letras[40], Buenos Aires National Academy of Medicine[41], The World Academy of Sciences[42], National Academy of Sciences[43], Sociedad Española de Bioquímica y Biologia Molecular[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Commons category: Luis Federico Leloir[46]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[47]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[48]
- Residence: Buenos Aires[49]
- Given name: Luis Federico[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Luis Federico Leloir[51]
- Commons gallery: Luis Leloir[52]
- Student of: Frederick Hopkins[53], Bernardo Houssay[54]
- Manner of death: natural causes[55]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[56]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Luis Federico Leloir include Leloir Institute[58], a research institute[59], in Argentina[60], founded in 1947[61].
Why It Matters
Luis Federico Leloir has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Leloir Institute[58], a research institute[59], in Argentina[60], founded in 1947[61].
FAQs
Where was Luis Federico Leloir born?
Luis Federico Leloir's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Luis Federico Leloir die?
Luis Federico Leloir passed away in Catamarca Province[4].
What did Luis Federico Leloir do for work?
Luis Federico Leloir worked as a physician[5], biochemist[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and chemist[9].
Where did Luis Federico Leloir go to school?
Luis Federico Leloir was educated at Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires[22].
What awards did Luis Federico Leloir receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[24], Canada Gairdner International Award[25], Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[26], and TWAS fellow[27].