Peter D. Mitchell
British biochemist (1920-1992)
1920 — 1992
Quick Facts
Profession
British biochemist (1920-1992)
Born
September 29, 1920
Died
1992 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
biochemist, chemist, university teacher
United KingdomBorn in SurreyDied in Bodmin
1920
Born in Surrey (1920-09-29)
1973
AwardPortland Press Excellence in Science Award
1976
AwardFeldberg Foundation Prize
1976
AwardRosenstiel Award
1978
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
1978
AwardSir Hans Krebs Medal
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Peter Dennis Mitchell FRS was a British biochemist who was awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his theory of the chemiosmotic mechanism of ATP synthesis.
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Who is Peter D. Mitchell?+
Peter Dennis Mitchell FRS was a British biochemist who was awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his theory of the chemiosmotic mechanism of ATP synthesis.
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter D. Mitchell born?+
Peter D. Mitchell was born on September 29, 1920.
When did Peter D. Mitchell die?+
Peter D. Mitchell died in 1992, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Peter
Peter — September 29, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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