The Saga of Adolf Butenandt
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
Leaderboard Rank
#402 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt (German pronunciation: [ˈaːdɔlf ˈbuːtənant] ; 24 March 1903, Lehe near Bremerhaven – 18 January 1995, Munich) was a German biochemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his "work on sex hormones." He initially rejected the award in accordance with government policy, but accepted it in 1949 after World War II.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He was President of the Max Planck Society from 1960 to 1972.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his "work on sex hormones." He initially rejected the award in accordance with government policy, but accepted it in 1949 after World War II.
