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Mark H. Richmond

b. 1931

British microbiologist

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About Mark H. Richmond

Born 1931. Mark H. Richmond is a British university teacher, biochemist, microbiologist and academic.

Sir Marcus Henry Richmond (born 1 February 1931) is a British biochemist, microbiologist and academic.

Early life and education Richmond was born in 1931, the son of H. S. Richmond, a film producer. He was educated at Epsom College from 1944 to 1949, and then studied biochemistry at Clare College, Cambridge, and remained there as a postgraduate for three years.

Career Following his doctorate he worked for the National Institute for Medical Research, subsequent to which he was a reader in molecular biology at the University of Edinburgh.

He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1980 and was knighted in the 1986 Birthday Honours. He was also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath).

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Epsom College, Clare College, Clare College, Cambridge
Employers
University of Manchester, University of Bristol, University College London, University of Edinburgh
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Knight Bachelor; Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London; Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists; Robert Koch Prize; Colworth Medal; Honorary doctor of Toulouse-III University
Also known as
Mark Henry Richmond, Sir Mark Henry Richmond, Mark Richmond, Marcus Henry Richmond, M.H. Richmond, Sir Marcus Henry Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark H. Richmond?

British microbiologist

When was Mark H. Richmond born?

Mark H. Richmond was born on 1 February 1931 in Sydney.

What is Mark H. Richmond's occupation?

Mark H. Richmond is a university teacher, biochemist, microbiologist and academic.

What nationality is Mark H. Richmond?

Mark H. Richmond is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Mark H. Richmond

Β· Wikidata: Q1515901

Β· DBpedia: Mark Richmond

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