Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Kazimierz Funk Biography and Timeline

Follow Kazimierz Funk through 2 dated historical records for Poland.

Kazimierz Funk, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1912–1912Years on this page

1912

Deficiency Disease Theory

Biochemist · London · Science / Medicine

Proposes that specific nutrient deficiencies cause diseases including beriberi.

Vitamin Concept

Biochemist · London · Science / Medicine

Coins the term vitamine for essential dietary factors.

Records, sources and methodology

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