# 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 September 1886 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rufford ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P19))
- **Died:** 8 February 1975 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P570))
- **Place of death:** Great Missenden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P27))
- **Occupation:** chemist; university teacher; mountaineer; chess player; photographer; musician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P106))
- **Education:** University of Manchester; Fulneck School; Brookfield Community School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P69))
- **Spouse:** Gertrude Maud Robinson; Stearn Sylvia Hillstrom ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Royal Society (1945–1950) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P39))
- **Awards:** Fellow of the Royal Society; Copley Medal; Faraday Lectureship Prize; Royal Medal; Nobel Prize in Chemistry; August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal; Albert Medal; Order of Merit; Knight Bachelor; Honorary doctor of the University of Zagreb; Franklin Medal; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense; Royal Society Bakerian Medal; Davy Medal; Priestley Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49351#P166))

## Questions

**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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Robert Robinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Robinson_(chemist)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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