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Marcel Florkin

1900 – 1979

Biochemist

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About Marcel Florkin

Lived 1900 – 1979 (aged 78). Marcel Florkin was a Belgian biochemist, university teacher and chemist.

Marcel Florkin (Liège, 15 August 1900 – 3 May 1979) was a Belgian biochemist. Florkin was graduated in 1928 as a Doctor in Medicine and became in 1934 a professor of biochemistry at the University of Liège. He retired as professor emeritus in 1970.

In 1951, he was the initiator of the Belgian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Together with Christian de Duve, and others, he wrote a proposal for the statutes which was adopted in 1952, on the first general meeting. In 1944, he published a book (translated to English in 1949) concerning biochemical evolution, in which he explained the relevance of evolution for understanding differences in metabolism and chemical makeup between different types of organisms. In later years he applied the principles of biosemiotics (indicator biology) on biochemistry. In 1946, Marcel Florkin was awarded the Francqui Prize on Biological and Medical Sciences. He was a member of the Association for the intellectual and artistic progress of Wallonia.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Liège
Employers
University of Liège
Awards
Francqui Prize; Honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier; Honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux; Honorary doctor of Paris Descartes University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcel Florkin?

biochemist (1900-1979)

When was Marcel Florkin born?

Marcel Florkin was born on 15 August 1900 in Liège.

When did Marcel Florkin die?

Marcel Florkin died on 3 May 1979 in Liège.

What was Marcel Florkin's occupation?

Marcel Florkin was a biochemist, university teacher and chemist.

What nationality was Marcel Florkin?

Marcel Florkin was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcel Florkin

· Wikidata: Q901352

· DBpedia: Marcel Florkin

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