Carl Djerassi (October 29, 1923 – January 30, 2015) was an Austrian-born Bulgarian-American pharmaceutical chemist, novelist, playwright and co-founder of Djerassi Resident Artists Program with Diane Wood Middlebrook. He is best known for his contribution to the development of oral contraceptive pills, nicknamed the "father of the pill".
Carl Djerassi
pharmaceutical chemist and writer
Notable For
American pharmaceutical chemist and writer
Carl Djerassi's Historical Timeline
First contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the United States
First contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the United States
Carl Djerassi dies
Carl Djerassi, American pharmaceutical chemist and writer, known for american pharmaceutical chemist and writer, died on 2015-01-30.
Associated Historical Events
First contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the United States
First contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the United States
death
Carl Djerassi dies
Carl Djerassi, American pharmaceutical chemist and writer, known for american pharmaceutical chemist and writer, died on 2015-01-30.
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- When was Carl Djerassi born?
- Carl Djerassi was born on 1923-01-30 (American).
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- American pharmaceutical chemist and writer
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- Carl Djerassi was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including First contraceptive pill is made available for purchase in the United States, Carl Djerassi dies.
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- Carl Djerassi died on 2015-01-01.