Magda Staudinger
Latvian biologist and botanist (1902–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Magda Staudinger (Latvian: Magda Štaudingere; 17 August 1902 – 21 April 1997) was a Latvian biologist and botanist who studied macromolecules with her husband Hermann Staudinger and their application to biology. She was acknowledged as his collaborator when he won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, and she published seven volumes of his works after his death. She was awarded the Grand Order of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Medal for her contributions to the furtherance of science.
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Magda Staudinger | |
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Born | Magda Voita (1902-08-17)17 August 1902 |
Died | 21 April 1997(1997-04-21) (aged 94) |
Nationality | Latvian |
Other names | Magda Woit Staudinger, Magda Štaudingere, Magda Štaudingere-Voita |
Alma mater | University of Berlin University of Latvia |
Occupation | biologist/botanist |
Years active | 1927–1976 |
Spouse | Hermann Staudinger |
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