Science · 1886–1972
Edward Calvin Kendall — Age & Birthday
Born: 8 March 1886 · Died: 4 May 1972 · Age at death: 86
How old was Edward Calvin Kendall when he died?
Edward Calvin Kendall died aged 86. He was born on 8 March 1886 and died on 4 May 1972.
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who discovered the hormone cortisone
Did you know?His groundbreaking research into adrenal hormones led to the development of cortisone as a treatment for various medical conditions.
Edward Calvin Kendall (March 8, 1886 – May 4, 1972) was an American biochemist. In 1950, Kendall was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine along with Swiss chemist Tadeusz Reichstein and Mayo Clinic physician Philip S. Hench, for their work with the hormones of the adrenal glands.
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- Age at death
- 86
- Would be
- 140
- Years since death
- 54
- Born
- March 8, 1886 · South Norwalk, United States
- Died
- May 4, 1972
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Science
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