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Michael Carlisle

b. 1929

British naval architect

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About Michael Carlisle

Born 1929. Michael Carlisle is an engineer.

Sir John Michael Carlisle (born 16 December 1929) is a British marine engineer.

Early life and education Carlisle was born in Sheffield, the son of John Hugh Carlisle and Lilian Amy Smith. He was educated at King Edward VII School (photo), and then the University of Sheffield where he studied mechanical engineering. He holds honorary degrees of LLD from the Universities of Sheffield and Nottingham, and a D Univ from York in 1998. Since 2014 he has been Chair of Healthwatch North Yorkshire.

He was awarded a knighthood in the 1985 New Year Honours.

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King Edward VII School
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Knight Bachelor
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Sir John Michael Carlisle

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Who is Michael Carlisle?

British naval architect

When was Michael Carlisle born?

Michael Carlisle was born on 16 December 1929.

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Michael Carlisle is an engineer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Carlisle

· Wikidata: Q6829111

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