Kazimierz Funk Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Kazimierz Funk, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Poland.

2 records1912–19122 events1 places

Chronological biography

1912

Deficiency Disease Theory1912

Science / Medicine · Biochemist · London

Proposes that specific nutrient deficiencies cause diseases including beriberi.

Vitamin Concept1912

Science / Medicine · Biochemist · London

Coins the term vitamine for essential dietary factors.

Titles and roles

Biochemist

Record provenance

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