Frederick Gowland Hopkins

Frederick Gowland Hopkins (20 June 1861 – 16 May 1947) was an English biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1929, with Christiaan Eijkman, for the discovery of vitamins. He also discovered the amino acid tryptophan, in 1901. He was President of the Royal Society from 1930 to 1935.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Hopkins was born in Eastbourne, Sussex. He began his studies in chemistry at the City and Guilds of London Institute, and then continued at the University of London and the University of Cambridge. He earned his doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge in 1894.

Career[edit | edit source]

Hopkins was appointed Professor of Biochemistry at Cambridge in 1914 and held the post until 1943. He made significant contributions to the understanding of metabolism and was instrumental in the discovery of vitamins. His work on the importance of dietary factors in health was groundbreaking and laid the foundation for the field of nutritional science.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Hopkins married Jessie Anne Stephens in 1898, and they had two daughters. He died in Cambridge in 1947.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Hopkins' work has had a lasting impact on the field of biochemistry. His discovery of vitamins and their role in health has had far-reaching implications for nutrition and public health.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Biography at Nobelprize.org

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