Background
Viscontini, Max was born on February 1, 1913 in Mascara, Oran, Algeria. Son of Albert and Marie-Rose (Diliberto) Viscontini.
Viscontini, Max was born on February 1, 1913 in Mascara, Oran, Algeria. Son of Albert and Marie-Rose (Diliberto) Viscontini.
Degree in engineering, Institute National Agricultural, Paris, 1935. Certified in biochemistry, University Sorbonne, Paris, 1937. Certified in general chemistry, University Sorbonne, Paris, 1939.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Sorbonne, Paris, 1944.
Assistant, Institute Pasteur, Paris, 1936-1946; chief laboratory, Institute Pasteur, Paris, 1946-1947; professor of chemistry, U. Zürich, Switzerland, 1947-1983; honorary professor, U. Zürich, Switzerland, since 1983.
Lieutenant French infantry. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Academy International Lutèce (science section), International Society Pteridinology (honorary).
Married Maria-Pia Vladesco, February 2, 1942. Children: Marie-José, François, Isabelle.