Peter Medawar
English-brazilian biologist (1915–1987)
1915 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
English-brazilian biologist (1915–1987)
Born
February 28, 1915
Died
1987 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, professor, zoologist
United KingdomBorn in PetrópolisDied in London
1915
Born in Petrópolis (1915-02-28)
1958
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
1959
AwardRoyal Medal
1960
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1965
AwardKnight Bachelor
1967
Awardhonorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
About
Sir Peter Brian Medawar was a British biologist and writer, whose works on graft rejection and the discovery of acquired immune tolerance have been fundamental to the medical practice of tissue and organ transplants. For his scientific works, he is regarded as the "father of transplantation". He is remembered for his wit both in person and in popular writings. Richard Dawkins referred to him as "the wittiest of all scientific writers"; Stephen Jay Gould as "the cleverest man I have ever known".
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peter Medawar?+
Sir Peter Brian Medawar was a British biologist and writer, whose works on graft rejection and the discovery of acquired immune tolerance have been fundamental to the medical practice of tissue and organ transplants. For his scientific works, he is regarded as the "father of transplantation". He is
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 Medawar born?+
Peter Medawar was born on February 28, 1915.
When did Peter Medawar die?+
Peter Medawar died in 1987, 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.
Other famous people named Peter
Peter Schubert
Austrian composer (1797–1828)
Peter Mars
American singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1985)
Peter O'Toole
British-Irish actor (1932–2013)
Peter Jackson
New Zealand film director, screenwriter, producer and actor (born 1961)
Peter Higgs
British physicist and Nobel Prize winner (1929–2024)
Peter Handke
Austrian writer, playwright and film director (born 1942)
Names related to Peter
Peter — February 28, 1915
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
Would you name your baby Peter?
Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
Actions