About Murdoch Mitchison
Lived 1922 – 2011 (aged 88). Murdoch Mitchison was a British zoologist and university teacher.
John Murdoch Mitchison (11 June 1922, Oxford – 17 March 2011, Edinburgh) was a British zoologist.
Background
Family Mitchison was the son of the Labour politician Dick Mitchison and his wife, the writer Naomi (née Haldane). He was an academic advisor to the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology recipient Paul Nurse.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Murdoch Mitchison?
British biologist (1922–2011)
When was Murdoch Mitchison born?
Murdoch Mitchison was born on 11 June 1922 in Oxford.
When did Murdoch Mitchison die?
Murdoch Mitchison died on 17 March 2011 in Edinburgh.
What was Murdoch Mitchison's occupation?
Murdoch Mitchison was a zoologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Murdoch Mitchison?
Murdoch Mitchison was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Murdoch Mitchison. https://biography.guide/murdoch-mitchison/
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