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Charles Glen King

United States biochemist (1896-1988) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 91

Charles Glen King was an American biochemist who was a pioneer in the field of nutrition research and who isolated vitamin C at the same time as Albert Szent-Györgyi. A biography of King states that many feel he deserves equal credit with Szent-Györgyi for the discovery of this vitamin.

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Awards

John Scott Award1949
Nicolas Appert Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1988 · aged 91