Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Hans Zinsser
1878-11-17 – 1940-09-04
Life & Legacy
Hans Zinsser (November 17, 1878 – September 4, 1940) was an American physician, bacteriologist, and author of over 200 medical articles and books. He spent many years researching typhus and developing a vaccine. As an author, his best-known book was the 1935 chronicle of epidemic typhus titled Rats, Lice and History. His 1940 memoir, As I Remember Him, was one of the first National Book Award recipients.
Occupation & Career
military physician, infectious disease physician, epidemiologist, bacteriologist, immunologist, physician, biographer
Education
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons; Dwight School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour; National Book Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour · National Book Award
Employer
Harvard University · Stanford University
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences · American Association for the Advancement of Science · American Philosophical Society · National Academy of Sciences
Education & Institutions
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons · Dwight School
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Book Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q512647 · wikidata
Family Child
Hans H. Zinsser
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q512647 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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