About John Hammond
Lived 1889 – 1964 (aged 75). John Hammond was a veterinarian, physiologist and university teacher, known for Artificial insemination.
Background and education The son of Burrell Hammond, a farmer in Briston, Norfolk,
A Hammond Lecture was established in 1980 by the former Society for the Study of Fertility as a memorial lecture in honour of Sir John Hammond, and until 2002 was presented at the winter meetings of the Society for Reproduction and Fertility by a scientist recognised for the practical application of reproductive research to agriculture.
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Who was John Hammond?
British physiologist (1889-1964)
When was John Hammond born?
John Hammond was born on 23 February 1889 in Norfolk.
When did John Hammond die?
John Hammond died on 25 August 1964 in Cambridge.
What was John Hammond's occupation?
John Hammond was a veterinarian, physiologist and university teacher.
What was John Hammond known for?
John Hammond was known for Artificial insemination.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hammond (physiologist)
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