When was Robert Robinson born?

Robert Robinson was born on 13 September 1886 in Rufford.

What positions has Robert Robinson held?

Positions held by Robert Robinson include: President of the Royal Society (1945–1950).

Where did Robert Robinson study?

Robert Robinson was educated at University of Manchester, Fulneck School, Brookfield Community School.

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Robert Robinson

English chemist (1886-1975)

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Sir Robert Robinson was a British organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs (anthocyanins) and alkaloids. In 1947, he also received the Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm.

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Born: 13 September 1886 wd
Place of birth: Rufford wd
Died: 8 February 1975 wd
Place of death: Great Missenden wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: chemist, university teacher, mountaineer, chess player, photographer, musician wd
Education: University of Manchester, Fulneck School, Brookfield Community School wd
Spouse: Gertrude Maud Robinson, Stearn Sylvia Hillstrom wd

Positions held wd

President of the Royal Society (1945–1950)

Awards wd

Fellow of the Royal Society (1920)
Copley Medal (1942)
Faraday Lectureship Prize (1947)
Royal Medal (1932)
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1947)
August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal (1957)
Albert Medal (1947)
Order of Merit
Knight Bachelor
Honorary doctor of the University of Zagreb
Franklin Medal (1947)
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (1934)
Royal Society Bakerian Medal (1930)
Davy Medal (1930)
Priestley Medal (1953)

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When was Robert Robinson born?: Robert Robinson was born on 13 September 1886 in Rufford.
What positions has Robert Robinson held?: Positions held by Robert Robinson include: President of the Royal Society (1945–1950).
Where did Robert Robinson study?: Robert Robinson was educated at University of Manchester, Fulneck School, Brookfield Community School.

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