Daniel Bovet
Nobel Prize-winning pharmacologist (1907–1992)
1907 — 1992
Quick Facts
Profession
Nobel Prize-winning pharmacologist (1907–1992)
Born
March 23, 1907
Died
1992 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, pharmacist, Esperantist
SwitzerlandBorn in NeuchâtelDied in Rome
1907
Born in Neuchâtel (1907-03-23)
1957
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1959
Awardhonorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier
1960
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
1962
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy
1962
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
About
Daniel Bovet was a Swiss-born Italian pharmacologist who won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of drugs that block the actions of specific neurotransmitters. He is best known for his discovery in 1937 of antihistamines, which block the neurotransmitter histamine and are used in allergy medication. His other research included work on chemotherapy, sulfa drugs, the sympathetic nervous system, the pharmacology of curare, and other neuropharmacological interests.
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Who is Daniel Bovet?+
Daniel Bovet was a Swiss-born Italian pharmacologist who won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of drugs that block the actions of specific neurotransmitters. He is best known for his discovery in 1937 of antihistamines, which block the neurotransmitter histamine and ar
What does the name Daniel mean?+
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
When was Daniel Bovet born?+
Daniel Bovet was born on March 23, 1907.
When did Daniel Bovet die?+
Daniel Bovet died in 1992, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Daniel — March 23, 1907
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Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
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Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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