Casimir Funk Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Casimir Funk (Kazimierz Funk)

Last Updated: 03 Jan, 2025 | Views: 187

Age: 83

Profession: Doctor

Other Profession(s): Biochemist

Famous For: Father of Vitamin Research

Higher Education: University of Bern

Casimir Funk Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
23 Feb, 1884 (83 Years 08 Months 26 Days)
Birth Country
Poland
Birth Place
Warsaw
Birth Sign
Pisces
Religion
Jewish
Nationalities
American, Polish
Died on
19 Nov, 1967
Cause of Death
Still Unknown

Casimir Funk Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (profile/biography)
Casimir Funk revolutionized nutritional science by discovering vitamins in 1912, coining the term "vitamine" and establishing the foundation of modern nutrition science. A pioneering biochemist, his work fundamentally changed our understanding of diseases like beriberi, scurvy, and pellagra, establishing the connection between nutrition and health.
Casimir Funk Career Milestones:
• 1904: Obtained chemistry degree from University of Bern
• 1904-1906: Research at Pasteur Institute, Paris
• 1911-1915: Lister Institute, London (Discovery of vitamins)
• 1915-1923: Led research at Harriman Research Laboratory, New York
• 1923-1927: Director at Casa Biochemica, Poland
• 1928-1939: Established Funk Foundation for Medical Research
• 1940-1967: President of U.S. Vitamin Corporation
Casimir Funk Awards & Recognition:
• Poland's Prime Minister Award for Science
• Copernicus Prize for Medical Achievement
• Honorary doctorate from American International Academy
• Mead Johnson Award for Nutrition Research
• National Academy of Sciences Special Recognition
Casimir Funk Unknown Facts:
• Published his first scientific paper at age 17 on the synthesis of organic compounds, while still in high school.
• Conducted early research in his home laboratory, converting his bedroom into a makeshift chemistry lab against his parents' wishes.
• Spoke seven languages fluently and often wrote research papers in different languages to reach broader scientific audiences.
• Initially faced strong rejection of his vitamin theory, with many leading scientists dismissing his work as "too simple to be true."
• Kept detailed food diaries throughout his life, meticulously recording the nutritional content of everything he ate.
• Survived World War II by fleeing Europe with only his research notes hidden in his son's toy bear, leaving behind his entire laboratory.
• Created the first vitamin concentrate in his home kitchen, using rice polishings and a coffee grinder.
• Continued active research until his final days, working on vitamin synthesis projects at age 84.

Casimir Funk Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 170 cm
In Meters 1.70 m
In feet & Inches 5'7"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 70 Kg
In Pounds 154 lbs
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Gray

Casimir Funk Family, Wife

Father's Name
-
Mother's Name
Gustawa Zysan
Spouse
Alix Denise Schneidesch
Brother(s)
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Sister(s)
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