American scientist (1879-1970)
1879 — 1970
Quick Facts
Profession
American scientist (1879-1970)
Born
October 5, 1879
Died
1970 (age ~91)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physician, chemist, university teacher
1879
Born in Baltimore (1879-10-05)
1927
AwardJohn Scott Award
1940
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1946
AwardGeorge M. Kober Lectureship
1953
AwardGeorge M. Kober Medal
1955
AwardJessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal
About
Francis Peyton Rous was an American pathologist at the Rockefeller University known for his works in oncoviruses, blood transfusion and physiology of digestion. A medical graduate from the Johns Hopkins University, he was discouraged from becoming a practicing physician due to severe tuberculosis. After three years of working as an instructor of pathology at the University of Michigan, he became dedicated researcher at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research for the rest of his career.
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Francis Peyton Rous was an American pathologist at the Rockefeller University known for his works in oncoviruses, blood transfusion and physiology of digestion. A medical graduate from the Johns Hopkins University, he was discouraged from becoming a practicing physician due to severe tuberculosis. A
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
Francis Peyton Rous was born on October 5, 1879.
Francis Peyton Rous died in 1970, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — October 5, 1879
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
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Respect.
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
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1970
Died in New York City