About Herman Sokol
Lived 1916 – 1985 (aged 68). Herman Sokol was an American chemist, known for Tetracycline.
Herman Sokol (October 14, 1916 – June 22, 1985) was an American chemist who was a co-discoverer of tetracycline. He was president of Bristol-Myers Company from 1976 to 1981.
Legacy Montclair State University established Margaret and Herman Sokol Institute for Pharmaceutical Life Sciences.
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Who was Herman Sokol?
American chemist (1916-1985)
When was Herman Sokol born?
Herman Sokol was born on 14 November 1916.
When did Herman Sokol die?
Herman Sokol died on 22 June 1985 in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
What was Herman Sokol's occupation?
Herman Sokol was a chemist.
What was Herman Sokol known for?
Herman Sokol was known for Tetracycline.
What nationality was Herman Sokol?
Herman Sokol was American.
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