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Sándor Korányi

1866-06-18 – 1944-04-12

Portrait of Sándor Korányi
Portrait of Sándor KorányiCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Baron Sándor Korányi de Tolcsva (Pest, 18 June 1866 – Budapest, 12 April 1944) was a Hungarian physician specializing in internal medicine, member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and House of Magnates.
He was the elder son of Frigyes Korányi, Sr. and brother of Frigyes Korányi, Jr. too. His mother was Malvin Bónis, of Calvinist Hungarian noble descent.
He was nominated for the Nobel prize 13 times between 1901 and 1937.

Occupation & Career

internist, university teacher, physician

Education

Eötvös Loránd University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon

Employer

Eötvös Loránd University

Organizations & Memberships

German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Eötvös Loránd University

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Family & Relationships

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q343429 — wikidata View source
  2. Wikidata population candidate Q932088 — wikidata View source

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