Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Frederick Gowland Hopkins (Template:IPA-en) was an eminent British biochemist and physiologist. He is best known for his discovery of vitamins, which he termed "accessory food factors", and for his work on the amino acids that are essential to human health.
Etymology
The name "Frederick" is of Germanic origin and means "peaceful ruler". "Gowland" is a rare English surname of unknown origin. "Hopkins" is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Hob", with "Hob" being a medieval diminutive of "Robert".
Life and Career
Born on June 20, 1861, in Eastbourne, England, Hopkins initially pursued a career in insurance before deciding to study chemistry and physiology at the University of London. He later moved to Cambridge University, where he conducted his groundbreaking research on vitamins and amino acids.
In 1929, Hopkins was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the growth-stimulating vitamins. His work laid the foundation for the study of nutrition and had a profound impact on the field of medicine.
Related Terms
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Vitamins
- Amino Acids
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- Nutrition
- Medicine
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frederick Gowland Hopkins
- Wikipedia's article - Frederick Gowland Hopkins
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