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Joan Oró

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Catalan biochemist (1923-2004)

SpainPoliticiansLived 1923 to 2004 · aged 80
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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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2004Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia
2000President Macià Medal
1999honorary doctorate of the University of Lleida
1991Saint George's Cross
1986Oparin Medal
1983Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
1982Narcís Monturiol Medal
1974Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
1972honorary doctorate of the University of Granada

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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. He received the Oparin Medal for his contributions to the field of origins of life.

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Spain
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1923 to 2004 · aged 80
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