Sidney Altman
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Summary
Sidney Altman was born on May 7, 1939[1], in Montreal[2]. He died on April 5, 2022[3], in Rockleigh[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], molecular biologist[6], biochemist[7], physicist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (862 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Congregation Mishkan Israel Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Ann M. Altman[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13], Canada[14]
- Occupation: biophysicist[15]
- Field of work: molecular biology[16], biochemistry[17]
- Employer: Harvard University[18]
- Educated at: Columbia University[19], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[20], University of Colorado Boulder[21]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[22], Rosenstiel Award[23], Lomonosov Gold Medal[24], Sterling Professor[25], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], honorary doctorate from the McGill University[27]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], American Philosophical Society[30], American Association for the Advancement of Science[31]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Doctoral student: Benjamin C. Stark[34]
- Commons category: Sidney Altman[35]
- Family name: Altman[36]
- Given name: Sidney[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Name in native language: Sidney Altman[39]
- Number of children: 2[40]
- Interested in: molecular biology[41]
Why It Matters
Sidney Altman has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Sidney Altman born?
Sidney Altman's place of birth was Montreal[2].
Where did Sidney Altman die?
Sidney Altman passed away in Rockleigh[4].
Who was Sidney Altman married to?
Sidney Altman's spouses include Ann M. Altman[12].
What did Sidney Altman do for work?
Sidney Altman worked as a chemist[5], molecular biologist[6], biochemist[7], physicist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Sidney Altman go to school?
Sidney Altman was educated at Columbia University[19], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[20], and University of Colorado Boulder[21].
What awards did Sidney Altman receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[22], Rosenstiel Award[23], Lomonosov Gold Medal[24], and Sterling Professor[25].