Biography · American biologist, biochemist, physiologist and Nobel laureate

George Wald

1906 · 1997

Years lived
90
Photos
25
George Wald portrait

Born

November 18, 1906

New York City, United States

Died

April 12, 1997

Cambridge, United States

Known for

American biologist, biochemist, physiologist and Nobel laureate

George Wald (1906–1997) was United States best known for American biologist, biochemist, physiologist and Nobel laureate.

George Wald (November 18, 1906 – April 12, 1997) was an American biologist, biochemist, and physiologist. He won the 1967 Nobel Prize for his discoveries concerning the visual processes in the eye. Beyond his scientific work, he was a prominent pacifist and human rights activist.

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    George Wald died on April 12, 1997 in Cambridge, United States, at the age of 90.

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    George Wald was born in New York City, United States on November 18, 1906.

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    George Wald is best known for American biologist, biochemist, physiologist and Nobel laureate.

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    George Wald was 90 years old at the time of death.

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    George Wald was from United States.

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