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Lawrence Joseph Henderson

American biochemist, philosopher and sociologist (1878-1942) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 63

Lawrence Joseph Henderson was an American physiologist, chemist, biologist, philosopher, and sociologist. He became one of the leading biochemists of the early 20th century. His work contributed to the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, used to calculate pH as a measure of acidity.

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Honorary Doctorate from the University of Strasbourg1934
Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Grenoble1934

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United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1942 · aged 63