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Insulin was actually discovered by Nicolae Paulescu, a Romanian scientist in 1916. His work predated that of Fredrick Banting by five years, although Banting went on the win the Nobel Prize along with John Mcleod, although Charles Best was not recognized for the contributions to their re-discovery of insulin. The common misconception that insulin was "invented" by Canadians persists to this day. Also, insulin is a naturally occurring substance and thus was discovered. However, different means by which it can by synthesized have been invented.

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Insulin was actually discovered by Nicolae Paulescu, a Romanian scientist in 1916. His work predated that of Fredrick Banting by five years, although Banting went on the win the Nobel Prize along with John Mcleod, although Charles Best was not recognized for the contributions to their re-discovery of insulin. The common misconception that insulin was "invented" by Canadians persists to this day. Also, insulin is a naturally occurring substance and thus was discovered. However, different means by which it can by synthesized have been invented.


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How many awards did Sir Frederick G Banting win?

Fredrick Banting has won 4 awards.


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Frederick Banting is best known for his role in the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes. Along with Charles Best and other colleagues, Banting conducted experiments that eventually led to the successful isolation of insulin from the pancreas. This discovery revolutionized the treatment of diabetes and saved countless lives.


How many wives did sir Frederick banting have?

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