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C. B. van Niel
Dutch-American microbiologist (1897-1985) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87
Cornelis Bernardus van Niel was a Dutch-American microbiologist. He introduced the study of general microbiology to the United States and made key discoveries explaining the chemistry of photosynthesis.
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1985Died10 March 19851970Leeuwenhoek MedalAward1967Rumford PrizeAward1966Charles F. Kettering AwardAward1963National Medal of ScienceAward1955Marjory Stephenson PrizeAward1897Born4 November 1897
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1985 · aged 87
