When was George de Hevesy born?

George de Hevesy was born on 1 August 1885 in Budapest.

What positions has George de Hevesy held?

Positions held by George de Hevesy include: professor.

Where did George de Hevesy study?

George de Hevesy was educated at University of Freiburg, Eötvös Loránd University, Technische Universität Berlin, Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest.

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George de Hevesy

Hungarian chemist (1885–1966)

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George Charles de Hevesy was a Hungarian radiochemist and Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate, recognized in 1943 for his key role in the development of radioactive tracers to study chemical processes such as in the metabolism of animals. He also co-discovered the element hafnium.

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Born: 1 August 1885 wd
Place of birth: Budapest wd
Died: 5 July 1966 wd
Place of death: Freiburg im Breisgau wd
Citizenship: Hungary, Sweden wd
Occupation: chemist, university teacher wd
Education: University of Freiburg, Eötvös Loránd University, Technische Universität Berlin, Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest wd

Positions held wd

professor

Awards wd

Niels Bohr International Gold Medal (1961)
Copley Medal (1949)
Faraday Lectureship Prize (1950)
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order (1952)
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1943)
Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1939)
Baly Medal (1951)

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When was George de Hevesy born?: George de Hevesy was born on 1 August 1885 in Budapest.
What positions has George de Hevesy held?: Positions held by George de Hevesy include: professor.
Where did George de Hevesy study?: George de Hevesy was educated at University of Freiburg, Eötvös Loránd University, Technische Universität Berlin, Piarist Gymnasium of Budapest.

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