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Albert Claude
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Albert Claude Gold

Belgian-American cell biologist (1899–1983)

24 Aug 1898 to 22 May 1983Belgium, United StatesThe Rockefeller UniversityUniversity of Liège

Albert Claude is a Belgian-American cell biologist (1899–1983). Born 1898 in Neufchâteau. Associated with The Rockefeller University, Université libre de Bruxelles.

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At a glance

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Born
1898-08-24, Neufchâteau
Died
1983-05-22, Brussels metropolitan area
Citizenship
Belgium, United States
Occupations
biologist, physician, university teacher, biochemist, chemist, cell biologist
Fields
biochemistry
Member of
American Academy of Arts and Sciences, French Academy of Sciences, Académie Nationale de Médecine, Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium
Timeline

Education and professional journey

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Work

Education

Offices held

Roles and positions

Silver
  • professor

Awards and recognition

Silver
  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1974
  • Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize 1970
  • British War Medal 1918
  • Inter-Allied Victory medal (Belgium)
Places and interests

Personal journey

Languages
French
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