Francis F. Furchgott
American biochemist (1916-2009)
1916 — 2009
Quick Facts
Profession
American biochemist (1916-2009)
Born
June 4, 1916
Died
2009 (age ~93)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physician, pharmacist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in CharlestonDied in Seattle
1916
Born in Charleston (1916-06-04)
1991
AwardBristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research
1991
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
1994
AwardJulius Axelrod Award
1996
AwardThe Louis and Artur Lucian Award in Cardiovascular Diseases
1996
AwardAbout
Robert Francis Furchgott was an American Nobel Prize winning biochemist who contributed to the discovery of nitric oxide as a transient cellular signal in mammalian systems.
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Who is Francis F. Furchgott?+
Robert Francis Furchgott was an American Nobel Prize winning biochemist who contributed to the discovery of nitric oxide as a transient cellular signal in mammalian systems.
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis F. Furchgott born?+
Francis F. Furchgott was born on June 4, 1916.
When did Francis F. Furchgott die?+
Francis F. Furchgott died in 2009, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — June 4, 1916
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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