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Vincent Watts

b. 1940

British academic

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About Vincent Watts

Born 1940. Vincent Watts is a writer.

Vincent Challacombe Watts OBE (born 11 August 1940) is a British academic and businessman.

He was educated at Sidcot School, Peterhouse, Cambridge (MA, Molecular Biology), from 1997 to 2002, leaving to focus full-time on his role as Chairman of the East of England Development Agency. Prior to joining the University of East Anglia he was at Andersen Consulting.

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Important facts

Born
11 August 1940
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer
Education
University of Birmingham, Peterhouse, Sidcot School
Employers
University of East Anglia
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Vincent Challacombe Watts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vincent Watts?

British academic

When was Vincent Watts born?

Vincent Watts was born on 11 August 1940.

What is Vincent Watts's occupation?

Vincent Watts is a writer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vincent Watts

· Wikidata: Q7932103

· DBpedia: Vincent Watts

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