About Louis Rapkine
Lived 1904 – 1948 (aged 44). Louis Rapkine was a French biologist, biochemist and chemist.
Louis Rapkine (July 14, 1904 – December 13, 1948) was a French biologist, specializing in embryology and enzymology. He is best known for his role in saving numerous French scientists from persecution during World War II, and in rebuilding the French scientific community and its institutions after the war.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Louis Rapkine's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis Rapkine?
Franco-Russian biologist
When was Louis Rapkine born?
Louis Rapkine was born on 14 July 1904 in Mogilyov Governorate.
When did Louis Rapkine die?
Louis Rapkine died on 13 December 1948 in Paris.
What was Louis Rapkine's occupation?
Louis Rapkine was a biologist, biochemist and chemist.
What nationality was Louis Rapkine?
Louis Rapkine was French.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Rapkine. https://biography.guide/louis-rapkine/
MLA: "Louis Rapkine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-rapkine/.
Chicago: "Louis Rapkine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-rapkine/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC