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Herbert McLean Evans

American scientist (1882-1971) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88

Herbert McLean Evans was an American anatomist and embryologist best known for co-discovering Vitamin E.

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1971Died6 March 19711951Foreign Member of the Royal SocietyAward1949Banting MedalAward1946Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAwardHonorary Doctor of the University of ToulouseAward1928John Scott AwardAward1882Born23 September 1882

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Foreign Member of the Royal Society1951
Banting Medal1949
Honorary Doctor of the University of Toulouse1946
Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Paris1946
John Scott Award1928

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1971 · aged 88