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Graham Wilson

1895 – 1987

English medical bacteriologist

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About Graham Wilson

Lived 1895 – 1987 (aged 91). Graham Wilson was a bacteriologist.

Sir Graham Selby Wilson FRS FRCP DPH (10 September 1895 – 5 April 1987) was a noted bacteriologist.

Biography

Graham Wilson was born on 10 September 1895 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but his family moved south in his early years.

Wilson was educated at Epsom College, King's College London and Charing Cross Hospital Medical School. In the latter he came under the influence of William Whiteman Carlton Topley who was his inspiring colleague from 1919 until 1941. and elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1978.

In 1975, he was awarded the Jenner Medal of the Royal Society of Medicine.

In 1924 Wilson married Dr Mary Joyce Ayrton (1897–1976). They had one natural son, Antony Graham Wilson, and one adopted son. He is buried with his wife and son in East Highgate Cemetery.

Selected publications Principles of Bacteriology and Immunity (1929) co-written with W W C Topley. The Hazards of Immunization (1967) Athlone Press

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Important facts

Born
10 September 1895
Birth century
19th century
Died
5 April 1987
Occupation
Bacteriologist
Education
Epsom College
Employers
University of Manchester, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Awards
Bisset Hawkins Medal; Knight Bachelor; Buchanan Medal; Edward Jenner Medal
Also known as
Sir Graham Selby Wilson, Graham Selby Wilson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Graham Wilson?

English medical bacteriologist (1895-1987)

When was Graham Wilson born?

Graham Wilson was born on 10 September 1895.

When did Graham Wilson die?

Graham Wilson died on 5 April 1987.

What was Graham Wilson's occupation?

Graham Wilson was a bacteriologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graham Wilson

· Wikidata: Q18936077

· DBpedia: Graham Selby Wilson

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