Biography · American physician

George Minot

1885 · 1950

Years lived
64
Photos
25
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Born

December 2, 1885

Boston, United States

Died

February 25, 1950

Boston, United States

Known for

American physician

George Minot (1885–1950) was United States best known for American physician.

George Richards Minot (December 2, 1885 – February 25, 1950) was an American physician and medical researcher. He shared the 1934 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his pioneering work on pernicious anemia. His own survival from diabetes, due to the timely discovery of insulin, allowed him to make this life-saving contribution.

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  • When did George Minot die?

    George Minot died on February 25, 1950 in Boston, United States, at the age of 64.

  • Where was George Minot born?

    George Minot was born in Boston, United States on December 2, 1885.

  • What is George Minot best known for?

    George Minot is best known for American physician.

  • How old was George Minot when they died?

    George Minot was 64 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was George Minot?

    George Minot was from United States.

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