Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.

2 records1939–19602 events1 places

Chronological biography

1939

Nobel Prize1939

Science / Chemistry · Stockholm

Receives the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on sex hormones.

1960

President of Germany1960

Science / Chemistry · President of Max Planck Institute

Appointed President of the Max Planck Institute

Titles and roles

President of Max Planck Institute

Record provenance

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