Stephen Ružička
Croatian scientist (1887-1976)
1887 — 1976
Quick Facts
Profession
Croatian scientist (1887-1976)
Born
September 13, 1887
Died
1976 (age ~89)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
chemist, university teacher
CisleithaniaBorn in VukovarDied in Mammern
1887
Born in Vukovar (1887-09-13)
1938
AwardMarcel Benoist Prize
1939
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
1942
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1945
Awarddoctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
1947
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux
About
Leopold Ružička was a Croatian-Swiss scientist and joint winner of the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his work on polymethylenes and higher terpenes" "including the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones." He worked most of his life in Switzerland, and received eight doctorates honoris causa in science, medicine, and law; seven prizes and medals; and twenty-four honorary memberships in chemical, biochemical, and other scientific societies.
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Who is Stephen Ružička?+
Leopold Ružička was a Croatian-Swiss scientist and joint winner of the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his work on polymethylenes and higher terpenes" "including the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones." He worked most of his life in Switzerland, and received eight doctorates honoris ca
What does the name Stephen mean?+
The name Stephen means "The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.". It is of English origin.
When was Stephen Ružička born?+
Stephen Ružička was born on September 13, 1887.
When did Stephen Ružička die?+
Stephen Ružička died in 1976, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.
The name Stephen is of English origin, meaning "The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.". It is traditionally a male name.
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