Death of Albert Szent-Györgyi (Hungarian scientist), October 22. Albert Szent-Györgyi was a prominent twentieth-century scientist known for his work in biology and chemistry. He is most famous for discovering vitamin C and its role in human health. In 1937, Szent-Györgyi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research on vitamin C and ascorbic acid. This discovery had a significant impact on public health and the treatment of scurvy. Born in Hungary in 1893, Szent-Györgyi spent much of his life conducting scientific research in Europe and the United States. Over his career, he published more than 200 scientific papers and played a key role in advancing the fields of cell biology and biochemistry. His research on biological oxidation and muscle function was also highly influential. He died on October 22, 1986, in the United States. Following his death, many scientific institutions and universities around the world commemorated his achievements. This date is noted in some calendars as a reminder of Szent-Györgyi’s important contributions to science and human health. The observance was added to the Gregorian calendar after his death in 1986 to recognize the global significance of his scientific achievements.
