Joan Oró
Catalan biochemist (1923-2004) · Spain · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80
Joan Oró i Florensa, 1st Marquess of Oró was a Spanish Catalan biochemist, whose research has been of importance in understanding the origin of life. Living in the United States for many years, he participated in several NASA missions, including the Apollo mission to the Moon and the Viking lander.
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2004Died2 September 2004Gold Medal of the Generalitat of CataloniaAward2000President Macià MedalAward1999Honorary Doctorate of the University of LleidaAward1991Saint George's CrossAward1986Oparin MedalAward1983Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward1982Narcís Monturiol MedalAward1974Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the WiseAward1972Honorary Doctorate of the University of GranadaAward1923Born26 October 1923
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He received the Oparin Medal for his contributions to the field of origins of life.
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Spain
Category
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Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1923 to 2004 · aged 80
