Leopold Ruzicka (1887-1976) was a Croatian-Swiss chemist who shared the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on polymethylenes and higher terpenes, including the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones. He spent most of his career in Switzerland and received numerous honorary doctorates and memberships in chemical and scientific societies.
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Leopold Ružička (pronounced [rǔʒitʃka]; born Lavoslav Stjepan Ružička; 13 September 1887-26 September 1976) was a Croatian-Swiss scientist and joint winner of the 1939 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his work on polymethylenes and higher terpenes" "including the first chemical synthesis of male sex hormones." He worked most of his life in Switzerland, and received eight doctorates honoris causa in science, medicine, and law; seven prizes and medals; and twenty-four honorary memberships in chemical, biochemical, and other scientific societies.
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- Wikipedia 'Leopold Ruzicka': citizenship Transleithania/Austria-Hungary 1887-1917; checked 2026-09-27
- Wikipedia 'Leopold Ruzicka': citizenship Switzerland 1917-1976; checked 2026-09-27
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