Otto Heinrich Warburg Scientist

Otto Heinrich Warburg (/ˈvɑrbʊərɡ/; October 8, 1883 – August 1, 1970), son of physicist Emil Warburg, was a German physiologist, medical doctor and Nobel laureate. He served as an officer in the elite Uhlan (cavalry regiment) during the First World War, and was awarded the Iron Cross (1st Class) for bravery. Warburg is considered one of the 20th century's leading biochemists. He was the sole recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 1931. In total, he was nominated for the award 47 times over the course of his career.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 08, 1883
Birth place	German Empire , Germany , Baden , Freiburg im Breisgau
Nationality	Germany
Date of death	August 01, 1970
Place of death	Berlin , West Germany
Education	Humboldt University of Berlin Heidelberg University
Known for	Warburg effect

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Scientist

awards	Pour le Mérite Royal Society Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Iron Cross
doctoral advisor	Hermann Emil Fischer Ludolf von Krehl
Field of study	Cell biology