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John Howard Northrop (July 5 1891 - May 27 1987) was an American biochemist who won with James Batcheller Sumner and Wendell Meredith Stanley the 1946 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The award was given for these scientists' isolation crystallization and study of enzymes proteins and viruses. Northrop was a Professor of Bacteriology and Medical Physics Emeritus at University of California Berkeley.
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When is John Howard Northrop's birthday?
John Howard Northrop was born on the , which was a Sunday. John Howard Northrop's next birthday would be in 291 days (would be turning 136years old then).
How old would John Howard Northrop be today?
Today, John Howard Northrop would be 135 years old. To be more precise, John Howard Northrop would be 49287 days old or 1182888 hours.
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What was John Howard Northrop's zodiac sign?
John Howard Northrop's zodiac sign was Cancer.
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Is John Howard Northrop still alive? Are there any death rumors?
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How old was John Howard Northrop when he/she died?
John Howard Northrop was 95 years old when he/she died.
When did John Howard Northrop die? How long ago was that?
John Howard Northrop died on the 27th of May 1987, which was a Wednesday. The tragic death occurred 39 years ago.
Where was John Howard Northrop born?
John Howard Northrop was born in United States, Yonkers New York.
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Where did John Howard Northrop die?
John Howard Northrop died in United States, Wickenburg, Arizona.
Which university did John Howard Northrop attend?
John Howard Northrop attended Columbia University for academic studies.
Which awards has John Howard Northrop won?
John Howard Northrop has won multiple awards. Some of the most important awards of John Howard Northrop's career are: Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal and Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Who are similar scientists to John Howard Northrop?
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