Science · Literature · 1891–1941
Frederick Banting
Canadian scientist who co-discovered insulin as a treatment for diabetes
Did you know?He remains the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work.
Sir Frederick Grant Banting (November 14, 1891 – February 21, 1941) was a Canadian pharmacologist, orthopedist, and field surgeon. For his co-discovery of insulin and its therapeutic potential, Banting was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with John Macleod.
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- Would be
- 134
- Age at death
- 49
- Years since death
- 85
- Born
- November 14, 1891 · Alliston, Canada
- Died
- February 21, 1941
- Cause of death
- Aviation accident
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Known for
- Science, Literature
Family
- Spouses
- Henrietta Banting, Marion Robertson
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- Death anniversaryThe 86th anniversary of Frederick Banting's death is in 119 days. A moment to remember their legacy.86th
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