Osamu Shimomura
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Summary
Osamu Shimomura was born on August 27, 1928[1], in Fukuchiyama[2]. He died on October 19, 2018[3], in Nagasaki[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], biochemist[6], organic chemist[7], marine biologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,046 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Tsutomu Shimomura[11]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[12], Empire of Japan[13]
- Occupation: biologist[14]
- Field of work: biochemistry[15], biology[16], organic chemistry[17], marine biology[18]
- Employer: Nagoya University[19], Boston University[20]
- Educated at: Nagoya University[21], Nagasaki Medical College[22]
- Award received: Order of Culture[23], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[24], Person of Cultural Merit[25], Asahi Prize[26]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Osamu Shimomura[29]
- Cause of death: senility[30]
- Family name: Shimomura[31]
- Given name: Osamu[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[34], English[35]
- Name in native language: 下村脩[36]
- Name in kana: しもむら おさむ[37]
- Height: 182 cm[38]
- Interested in: biochemistry[39]
Why It Matters
Osamu Shimomura has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Osamu Shimomura born?
Osamu Shimomura's place of birth was Fukuchiyama[2].
Where did Osamu Shimomura die?
Osamu Shimomura died in Nagasaki[4].
What did Osamu Shimomura do for work?
Osamu Shimomura worked as a chemist[5], biochemist[6], organic chemist[7], marine biologist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Osamu Shimomura go to school?
Osamu Shimomura was educated at Nagoya University[21] and Nagasaki Medical College[22].
What awards did Osamu Shimomura receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[23], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[24], Person of Cultural Merit[25], and Asahi Prize[26].