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C. B. van Niel

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Dutch-American microbiologist (1897-1985)

United StatesScientistsLived 1897 to 1985 · aged 87
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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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Awards 6

1970Leeuwenhoek Medal
1967Rumford Prize
1966Charles F. Kettering Award
1963National Medal of Science
1955Marjory Stephenson Prize
Guggenheim Fellowship

Connected to C. 6

Renato DulbeccoAlso won Marjory Stephenson PrizeFélix d'HérelleAlso won Leeuwenhoek MedalPierre JoliotAlso won Charles F. Kettering AwardHenry Augustus RowlandAlso won Rumford PrizeRobert B. LeightonAlso won Rumford PrizeRobin HillAlso won Charles F. Kettering Award

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1985 · aged 87
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22 languages

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