Chris Dobson

British chemist (1949-2019)
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Chris Dobson

Summary

Chris Dobson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rinteln[2]. He was born on October 8, 1949[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 8, 2019[5]. He worked as a molecular biologist[6], chemist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rinteln[2], Chris Dobson…
  • Chris Dobson passed away in London[4].
  • Chris Dobson was born on October 8, 1949[3].
  • Chris Dobson died on September 8, 2019[5].
  • Chris Dobson was married to Mary Dobson[10].
  • Chris Dobson held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Chris Dobson's professions included molecular biologist[6].
  • Chris Dobson worked as a chemist[7].
  • Chris Dobson's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Chris Dobson's employers was Harvard University[12].
  • Chris Dobson was employed by University of Cambridge[13].
  • Chris Dobson's education included a stint at Keble College[14].
  • Chris Dobson's education included a stint at Merton College[15].
  • Chris Dobson's education included a stint at Abingdon School[16].
  • Chris Dobson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Chris Dobson received the Corday-Morgan Prize[18].
  • Chris Dobson received the Royal Medal[19].
  • Chris Dobson received the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[20].
  • Chris Dobson received the Feltrinelli Prize[21].
  • Chris Dobson received the Royal Society Bakerian Medal[22].
  • Chris Dobson was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Chris Dobson was a member of Academia Europaea[24].
  • Chris Dobson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Chris Dobson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Chris Dobson was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Chris Dobson's place of birth was Rinteln[2]. He was born on October 8, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at Keble College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Merton College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1264[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and Abingdon School[16], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1256[38]. Chris Dobson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include molecular biologist[6], chemist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Harvard University[12], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1636[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43] and University of Cambridge[13], a collegiate university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1209[46], headquartered in Cambridge[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Corday-Morgan Prize[18], a science award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Royal Medal[19], a science award[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1826[54]; Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[20], a science award[55]; Feltrinelli Prize[21], a science award[56], in Italy[57]; and Royal Society Bakerian Medal[22], a science award[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1775[60].

Personal Life

Chris Dobson was married to Mary Dobson[10].

Death and Burial

Chris Dobson died on September 8, 2019[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[61].

Why It Matters

Chris Dobson has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Chris Dobson born?

Born in Rinteln[2], Chris Dobson…

Where did Chris Dobson die?

Chris Dobson passed away in London[4].

Who was Chris Dobson married to?

Chris Dobson's spouses include Mary Dobson[10].

What did Chris Dobson do for work?

Chris Dobson worked as molecular biologist[6], chemist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Chris Dobson go to school?

Chris Dobson was educated at Keble College[14], Merton College[15], and Abingdon School[16].

What awards did Chris Dobson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Corday-Morgan Prize[18], Royal Medal[19], and Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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