What is Karl Ereky's full name?

Károly Wittmann

Karl Ereky date of birth:

October 20, 1878

How old was Karl Ereky when died?

73

Where was Karl Ereky born?

Esztergom, Austria-Hungary

When did Karl Ereky die?

June 17, 1952

Where did Karl Ereky die?

Vác, Hungary

Why did Karl Ereky die?

Died in prison

Karl Ereky body shape:

Average

What is Karl Ereky's ethnicity?

White

What is Karl Ereky nationality?

Hungarian

What is Karl Ereky's occupation?

Scientist

Karl Ereky claim to fame:

Coined the word "biotechnology"

Short Biography

Károly Ereky (German: Karl Ereky; October 20, 1878 – June 17, 1952) was a Hungarian agricultural engineer. The term 'biotechnology' was coined by him in 1919. He is regarded by some as the "father" of biotechnology.