Biography of Leon Orbeli

Leon Orbeli (* 25. June 1882 in Tsaghkadzor; † 9. December 1958 in Saint Petersburg) was an armenisch-russischer Physiologe. He was 76 years old. He had at least 1 child (1 daughter). His education included 3. tifliské mužské gymnázium and Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery. He worked at Institute of Experimental Medicine, Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery, Bestuzhev Courses, Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University, Saint Petersburg State Chemical-Pharmaceutical University, Imperial University of Dorpat, Institute of Natural Sciences named after P.F. Lesgaft, First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg, Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health and S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy. He received 10 awards, including State Stalin Prize, 1st degree, Medal "For the Victory over Japan". He was buried at Bogoslovskoe cemetery.