Károly Ereky
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The native form of this personal name is Ereky Károly. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Károly Ereky (German: Karl Ereky; 20 October 1878 – 17 June 1952) was a Hungarian agricultural engineer. The term 'biotechnology' was coined by him in 1919.[1] He is regarded by some as the "father" of biotechnology.[2][3][4]
Quick Facts Minister of Food, Preceded by ...
Károly Ereky | |
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Minister of Food | |
In office 17 August 1919 – 24 November 1919 | |
Preceded by | Ferenc Knittelhoffer |
Succeeded by | István Szabó de Nagyatád |
Personal details | |
Born | (1878-10-20)20 October 1878 Esztergom, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 17 June 1952(1952-06-17) (aged 73) Vác, Hungary |
Political party | Independent |
Profession | Agricultural engineer |
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