Born
February 10, 1897
West Hartford, United States
Died
September 8, 1985
Waterford, United States
Known for
American medical researcher
John Franklin Enders (1897–1985) was United States best known for American medical researcher.
John Franklin Enders (February 10, 1897 – September 8, 1985) was an American medical researcher and Nobel Laureate. He earned the Nobel Prize for his breakthrough in culturing poliovirus and later led the development of the measles vaccine. Enders' collaborative spirit and scientific rigor profoundly impacted public health.
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John Franklin Enders died on September 8, 1985 in Waterford, United States, at the age of 88.
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John Franklin Enders was born in West Hartford, United States on February 10, 1897.
What is John Franklin Enders best known for?
John Franklin Enders is best known for American medical researcher.
How old was John Franklin Enders when they died?
John Franklin Enders was 88 years old at the time of death.
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John Franklin Enders was from United States.
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