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Harald zur Hausen

German virologist and professor emeritus (1936–2023)

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Harald zur Hausen NAS EASA APS was a German virologist. He carried out research on cervical cancer and discovered the role of papilloma viruses in cervical cancer, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008. He was chairman of the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg.

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Born
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Place of birth
Gelsenkirchen wd
Died
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Place of death
Heidelberg wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
virologist, physician, university teacher, oncologist, Nobel Prize winner wd
Education
University of Bonn, University of Hamburg, University of Düsseldorf, Heidelberg University wd
Spouse
Ethel-Michele de Villiers wd

Awards wd

  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2008)
  • Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg (2006)
  • Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2009)
  • M. W. Beijerinck Prize for Virology (1992)
  • Canada Gairdner International Award (2008)
  • William B. Coley Award (2006)
  • German Cancer Aid Award (2006)
  • Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize (1994)
  • Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art (2010)
  • Tsungming Tu Award (2011)
  • Jacob-Henle-Medaille (1996)
  • German Cancer Award (1986)
  • Ernst Jung Prize for Medicine (1996)
  • Johann Georg Zimmermann Medal (2006)
  • Johann Gottlieb Fichte Prize (2006)

Questions

When was Harald zur Hausen born?
Harald zur Hausen was born on 11 March 1936 in Gelsenkirchen.
Where did Harald zur Hausen study?
Harald zur Hausen was educated at University of Bonn, University of Hamburg, University of Düsseldorf, Heidelberg University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Harald zur Hausen · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q75847 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Harald zur Hausen 01.jpg by Kuebi = Armin Kuebelbeck (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Harald zur Hausen". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/harald-zur-hausen. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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