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Luis Federico Leloir

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Date of Birth September 6, 1906
Date of Death December 2, 1987, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Place of Birth Île-de-France
Country France
Profession Physiologist
Horoscope Virgo

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Name Luis Federico Leloir
First Name Luis
Last Name Leloir
Occupation Physiologist
Birthday September 6
Birth Year 1906
Place of Birth Paris
Home Town Île-de-France
Birth Country France
Birth Sign Virgo
Full/Birth Name
Parents Hortensia Aguirre de Leloir, Federico Leloir
Siblings Not Available
Spouse Not Known
Children(s) Not Available

Luis Federico Leloir Biography

Luis Federico Leloir is one of the most popular and richest Physiologist who was born on September 6, 1906 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. As of June 1, 2023, Luis has a net worth approximately $5 Million. During his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, he quoted He quoted Winston Churchill during his Nobel Prize acceptance speech..

Argentine biochemist and physician who won the 1970 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. In 1982, he was also awarded the Legion of Honour for his contributions in chemistry.

Salsa golf is a combination of mayonnaise and ketchup that he invented. It is very popular in Argentina.

He married Amelia Zuberbuhler in 1937.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Luis Federico Leloir Net Worth

Luis is one of the richest Physiologist from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luis Federico Leloir's net worth $5 Million.

Net Worth $5 Million
Salary Under Review
Source of Income Physiologist
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House Living in own house.

When he was just two years old, he moved with his family from Paris to Argentina.

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Top Facts about Luis Federico Leloir

  1. Luis Federico Leloir was an Argentine physician and biochemist.
  2. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1970.
  3. Leloir discovered how sugar molecules are converted into energy.
  4. His research focused on carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme reactions.
  5. Leloir’s work led to advancements in understanding genetic diseases.
  6. He founded the Institute for Biochemical Research in Buenos Aires.
  7. Leloir received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to science.
  8. His discoveries have had a significant impact on medical research worldwide.
  9. Leloir’s findings paved the way for new treatments and therapies.
  10. He is considered one of Argentina’s most influential scientists of all time.
  11. Note: The information provided is based on general knowledge about Luis Federico Leloir, but specific details may vary depending on sources consulted.

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Luis Ranked on the list of most popular Physiologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Luis Federico Leloir celebrates birthday on September 6 of every year.

What did Luis Federico Leloir invent?

It was during the 1920s that Leloir invented salsa golf (golf sauce). After being served prawns with the usual sauce during lunch with a group of friends at the Ocean Club in Mar del Plata, Leloir came up with a peculiar combination of ketchup and mayonnaise to spice up his meal.

What did Luis Federico Leloir do?

Luis Federico Leloir, (born Sept. 6, 1906, Paris, France—died Dec. 2, 1987, Buenos Aires, Arg.), Argentine biochemist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1970 for his investigations of the processes by which carbohydrates are converted into energy in the body.

Why did Luis Federico Leloir win a Nobel Prize?

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1970 was awarded to Luis F. Leloir “for his discovery of sugar nucleotides and their role in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates.”

What Hispanic scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of sugar nucleotides and their role in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates?

Abstract. This review commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Luis F. Leloir ‘for his discovery of sugar-nucleotides and their role in the biosynthesis of carbohydrates’.

When did Luis leloir study?

Houssay. In 1936 Leloir traveled to England to begin advanced studies at the University of Cambridge. While there he worked at the Biochemical Laboratory of Cambridge, England, which was directed by Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins.

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