Luc Montagnier
French virologist and joint recipient of the Nobel Prize of Physiology or Medicine (2008)
1932 — 2022
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Profession
French virologist and joint recipient of the Nobel Prize of Physiology or Medicine (2008)
Born
August 18, 1932
Died
2022 (age ~90)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
professor, biologist, researcher
FranceBorn in ChabrisDied in Neuilly-sur-Seine
1932
Born in Chabris (1932-08-18)
1963
AwardCNRS bronze medal
1964
AwardCNRS bronze medal
1973
AwardCNRS silver medal
1984
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1986
AwardLasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award
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Luc Montagnier was a French virologist and joint recipient, with Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Harald zur Hausen, of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He worked as a researcher at the Pasteur Institute in Paris and as a full-time professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China.
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Who is Luc Montagnier?+
Luc Montagnier was a French virologist and joint recipient, with Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Harald zur Hausen, of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He worked as a researcher at the Pasteur Institute in Paris and as a full-ti
What does the name Luc mean?+
The name Luc means "Luke (biblical character). Etymology: From Lūcās, from Λουκᾶς.". It is of French origin.
When was Luc Montagnier born?+
Luc Montagnier was born on August 18, 1932.
When did Luc Montagnier die?+
Luc Montagnier died in 2022, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
Luke (biblical character). Etymology: From Lūcās, from Λουκᾶς.
The name Luc is of French origin, meaning "Luke (biblical character). Etymology: From Lūcās, from Λουκᾶς.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Luc — August 18, 1932
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Leo
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Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
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Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
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13 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
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Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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