Born
March 8, 1886
South Norwalk, United States
Died
May 4, 1972
Princeton, United States
Known for
American chemist
Edward Calvin Kendall (1886–1972) was United States best known for American chemist.
Edward Calvin Kendall (March 8, 1886 – May 4, 1972) was an American biochemist. He was awarded the 1950 Nobel Prize for his work isolating hormones of the adrenal glands, including cortisone. Kendall also famously isolated thyroxine and contributed to understanding glutathione. His discoveries greatly advanced medical treatment.
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Edward Calvin Kendall died on May 4, 1972 in Princeton, United States, at the age of 86.
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Edward Calvin Kendall was born in South Norwalk, United States on March 8, 1886.
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Edward Calvin Kendall is best known for American chemist.
How old was Edward Calvin Kendall when they died?
Edward Calvin Kendall was 86 years old at the time of death.
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Edward Calvin Kendall was from United States.
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