Harry Steenbock Net Worth

Harry Steenbock was a biochemist born in Madison, WI on August 16, 1886. He is best known for his discovery of Vitamin D and the development of a cure for rickets. His work revolutionized the field of nutrition and had a lasting impact on public health.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 16, 1886
Birth Place Madison, WI
Age 133 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 25, 1967 (age 81)
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

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About

University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemist who discovered what became Vitamin D. He also developed the cure for rickets.

Before Fame

He found that irradiating most organic foods with ultraviolet light increased in them the concentration of Vitamin D.

Trivia

He was offered as much as one million dollars for the rights to the vitamin D discovery, and decided instead of enriching himself to give the money to the University.

Family Life

He married late in life and his wife was a lab assistant of his.

Associated With

A few decades before him the Dutch scientist Christiaan Elijkman discovered vitamins exist in foods.