Andreas Lwoff
French microbiologist
1902 — 1994
Quick Facts
Profession
French microbiologist
Born
May 8, 1902
Died
1994 (age ~92)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
physician, biologist, researcher
FranceBorn in Ainay-le-ChâteauDied in Paris
1902
Born in Ainay-le-Château (1902-05-08)
1957
AwardMarjory Stephenson Prize
1958
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1960
AwardLeeuwenhoek Medal
1960
AwardLeeuwenhoek Lecture
1964
AwardGrand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andreas Lwoff?+
André Michel Lwoff was a French microbiologist and Nobel laureate.
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Lwoff born?+
Andreas Lwoff was born on May 8, 1902.
When did Andreas Lwoff die?+
Andreas Lwoff died in 1994, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — May 8, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— a passerby
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— a night owl
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