John Cornforth
Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
September 7th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
December 8th, 2013
11 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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Born in Australia in 1917, this chemist specialized in the field of organic chemistry. After relocating to England, academic pursuits flourished, leading to significant research in steroid synthesis. This work contributed to advancements in the understanding of chemical reactions and their mechanisms. Recognition culminated in receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for work on the chemistry of organic compounds.
Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975
Conducted pioneering research in steroid synthesis
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