Gerhard Domagk
German bacteriologist (1895-1964)
1895 — 1964
Quick Facts
Profession
German bacteriologist (1895-1964)
Born
October 30, 1895
Died
1964 (age ~69)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
physician, biochemist, pathologist
GermanyBorn in ŁagówDied in Königsfeld im Schwarzwald
1895
Born in Łagów (1895-10-30)
1937
AwardEmil Fischer Medal
1937
AwardFresenius Prize
1939
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1940
AwardAronson Prize
1954
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Civil Health
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Gerhard Johannes Paul Domagk was a German pathologist and bacteriologist.
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Who is Gerhard Domagk?+
Gerhard Johannes Paul Domagk was a German pathologist and bacteriologist.
What does the name Gerhard mean?+
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
When was Gerhard Domagk born?+
Gerhard Domagk was born on October 30, 1895.
When did Gerhard Domagk die?+
Gerhard Domagk died in 1964, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — October 30, 1895
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Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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