About Pierre-R. Gendron
Lived 1916 – 1984 (aged 67). Pierre-R. Gendron was a Canadian chemist and university teacher.
Pierre Raoul Gendron, (May 1, 1916 – February 16, 1984) was a Canadian academic who was the first dean of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences at the University of Ottawa from 1953 until 1962.
As president of the board of directors of Dow Breweries, Gendron convinced the brewer to fund a planetarium in Montreal, overseeing the creation of the Dow Planetarium.
In 1970, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for his scientific and administrative contribution to industry and his service to his community".
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Who was Pierre-R. Gendron?
Canadian chemist (1916-1984)
When was Pierre-R. Gendron born?
Pierre-R. Gendron was born on 1 May 1916 in Saint-Hyacinthe.
When did Pierre-R. Gendron die?
Pierre-R. Gendron died on 16 February 1984.
What was Pierre-R. Gendron's occupation?
Pierre-R. Gendron was a chemist and university teacher.
What nationality was Pierre-R. Gendron?
Pierre-R. Gendron was Canadian.
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