When was Artturi Ilmari Virtanen born?

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen was born on 15 January 1895 in Helsinki.

What positions has Artturi Ilmari Virtanen held?

Positions held by Artturi Ilmari Virtanen include: docent; professor.

Where did Artturi Ilmari Virtanen study?

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen was educated at University of Helsinki, Imperial Alexander University, Stockholm University, University of Zurich.

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Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Finnish chemist and professor (1895–1973)

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Artturi Ilmari Virtanen (Finnish: [ˈɑrtːuri ˈilmɑri ˈʋirtɑnen] ; 15 January 1895 – 11 November 1973) was a Finnish chemist and recipient of the 1945 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his research and inventions in agricultural and nutrition chemistry, especially for his fodder preservation method".

Quick facts

Born: 15 January 1895 wd
Place of birth: Helsinki wd
Died: 11 November 1973 wd
Place of death: Helsinki wd
Citizenship: Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland wd
Occupation: chemist, biochemist, university teacher, inventor, agronomist wd
Political party: National Coalition Party wd
Education: University of Helsinki, Imperial Alexander University, Stockholm University, University of Zurich wd

Positions held wd

docent
professor

Awards wd

Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order (1971)
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1945)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for Agriculture (1951)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1953)
Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1943)
Memorial medal of the War of Liberation (1918)
Memorial medal of the Winter War
Memorial medal of the Continuation War
commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (1951)
doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris (1952)
Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class (1945)
honorary doctor of Royal Institute of Technology (1949)

About

He invented AIV silage which improved milk production and a method of preserving butter, the AIV salt, which led to increased Finnish butter exports.

Questions

When was Artturi Ilmari Virtanen born?: Artturi Ilmari Virtanen was born on 15 January 1895 in Helsinki.
What positions has Artturi Ilmari Virtanen held?: Positions held by Artturi Ilmari Virtanen include: docent; professor.
Where did Artturi Ilmari Virtanen study?: Artturi Ilmari Virtanen was educated at University of Helsinki, Imperial Alexander University, Stockholm University, University of Zurich.

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