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Selman Abraham Waksman
American scientist, biochemist, microbiologist who discovered Streptomycin and many antibiotics
Selman Abraham Waksman was born on July 22, 1888 in Nova Pryluka, Ukraine and died on August 16, 1973, aged 85.
Born
July 22, 1888
Selman Abraham Waksman died aged 85.
Died: August 16, 1973
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- Birthplace
- Nova Pryluka, Ukraine
- Professions
- biochemist, inventor, physician, microbiologist, university teacher, botanist, chemist, autobiographer, pharmacologist
- Citizenship
- United States, Russian Empire, Soviet Union
More about Selman Abraham Waksman
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
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- SNAC
- Munzinger Personen
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Questions people ask
How old was Selman Abraham Waksman when they died?
Selman Abraham Waksman died aged 85.
When is Selman Abraham Waksman’s birthday?
Selman Abraham Waksman’s recorded birthday is July 22.
Where was Selman Abraham Waksman born?
Selman Abraham Waksman was born in Nova Pryluka, Ukraine.
When did Selman Abraham Waksman die?
Selman Abraham Waksman died on August 16, 1973.