William Cumming Rose, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Cumming Rose

American biochemist

Date of Birth: 04-Apr-1887

Place of Birth: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 25-Sep-1985

Profession: chemist, university teacher, nutritionist, biochemist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

William Cumming Rose (April 4, 1887 – September 25, 1985) was an American biochemist and nutritionist.
He discovered the amino acid threonine, and his research determined the necessity for essential amino acids in diet and the minimum daily requirements of all amino acids for optimal growth.