CBE 1997; PhD, DSc; FRSC
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Exeter, 1972–97, then Emeritus (Head of Department of Chemistry, 1977–88; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 1991–94)
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Abel, Prof. Edward William, (3 Dec. 1931–19 April 2021), Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Exeter, 1972–97, then Emeritus (Head of Department of Chemistry, 1977–88; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 1991–94)
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Abell, Prof. Christopher, (11 Nov. 1957–26 Oct. 2020), Professor of Biological Chemistry, since 2002, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, since 2016, University of Cambridge; Fellow, since 1986, and Todd-Hamied Fellow, since 1997, Christ’s College, Cambridge
PhD; FRS 2016; FMedSci
Professor of Biological Chemistry, since 2002, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, since 2016, University of Cambridge; Fellow, since 1986, and Todd-Hamied Fellow, since 1997, Christ’s College, Cambridge
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Aber, Prof. Geoffrey Michael, (19 Feb. 1928–15 March 2014), Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Keele, 1982–93
FRCP
Born 19 Feb. 1928; s of David and Hilda Aber; m 1964, Eleanor Maureen; one s one d; died 15 March 2014
Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Keele, ...
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Abercrombie, Lascelles, (9 Jan. 1881–27 Oct. 1938), Goldsmiths’ Reader in English, Oxford University, since 1935
FBA 1937; MA (Liverpool and Oxford); Hon. LittD (Camb. and Manchester); Hon. DLit (Belfast)
Born 9 Jan. 1881; 6th s of William Abercrombie, Ashton-on-Mersey, Cheshire; ...
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Abrikosov, Alexei Alexeyevich, (25 June 1928–29 March 2017), Distinguished Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory, since 1991
DS
Born Moscow 25 June 1928; s of Alexei Ivanovich Abrikosov and Fanny Davidovna (Vulf) Abrikosov; m 1977, Svetlana Yuriyevna Bun-kova; two s one d...
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Achebe, Prof. Chinua, (16 Nov. 1930–21 March 2013), author; Professor Emeritus, University of Nigeria, since 1984; Charles P. Stevenson Professor of Languages and Literature, Bard College, Annandale, 1990–2009; David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies, Brown University, since 2009
FRSL 1983
Born 16 Nov. 1930; s of Isaiah and Janet Achebe; m 1961, Christiana Okoli; two s two d; died 21 March 2013
author; Professor Emeritus, University of Nigeria, since ...
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Acheson, Sir (Ernest) Donald, (17 Sept. 1926–10 Jan. 2010), Chief Medical Officer, Departments of Health and of Social Security (formerly Department of Health and Social Security), Department of Education and Science and Home Office, 1983–91
KBE 1986
Born 17 Sept. 1926; s of Malcolm King Acheson, MC, MD, and Dorothy Josephine Rennoldson; m 1st, Barbara Mary Castle (marr. diss. 2002); one s four d...
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Acheson, Prof. Roy Malcolm, (18 Aug. 1921–2 April 2003), Professor of Community Medicine, University of Cambridge, 1976–88, then Emeritus; Fellow, Churchill College, Cambridge, since 1976
ScD, DM; FRCP, FFCM, FFOM
Born 18 Aug. 1921; s of Malcolm King Acheson, MC, MD and Dorothy Rennoldson; m 1950, Fiona Marigo O’Brien (marr. diss. ...
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Ackrill, Prof. John Lloyd, (30 Dec. 1921–30 Nov. 2007), Professor of the History of Philosophy, Oxford University, 1966–89, then Emeritus; Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford, 1953–89, then Emeritus
FBA 1981
Born 30 Dec. 1921; s of late Frederick William Ackrill and Jessie Anne Ackrill; m 1953, Margaret Walker Kerr; one s three d; died 30 Nov. 2007
Professor of the History of Philosophy, Oxford University, ...
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Ackroyd, Rev. Prof. Peter Runham, (15 Sept. 1917–23 Jan. 2005), Samuel Davidson Professor of Old Testament Studies, University of London, 1961–82, then Emeritus Professor
PhD, DD
Born 15 Sept. 1917; s of Jabez Robert Ackroyd and Winifred (née Brown); m 1st, 1940, Evelyn Alice Nutt (d 1990), BSc (Manch.), d of William Young Nutt; two ...
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Adams, James Noel, (24 Sept. 1943–11 Oct. 2021), Senior Research Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford, 1998–2010, then Emeritus Fellow
CBE 2015; DPhil; FBA 1992; FAHA
Senior Research Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford, 1998–2010, then Emeritus Fellow
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Adams, Prof. John Norman, (24 Dec. 1939–14 April 2012), Professor of Intellectual Property, University of Sheffield, 1994–2005, then Emeritus; Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame London Centre, since 2005
Born 24 Dec. 1939; s of Vincent Smith Adams and Elsie Adams (née Davison), Gateshead; died 14 April 2012
Professor of Intellectual Property, University of Sheffield, ...
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Adams, Rev. Prof. Marilyn Mccord, (12 Oct. 1943–22 March 2017), Regius Professor of Divinity, University of Oxford, 2004–09; Canon Residentiary of Christ Church, Oxford, 2004–09; Recurrent Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Rutgers University, 2013–15
PhD, DD
Born 12 Oct. 1943; d of William Clark McCord and Wilmah Brown McCord; m 1966, Prof. Robert Merrihew Adams, FBA; died 22 March 2017...
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Adams, Norman (Edward Albert), (9 Feb. 1927–10 March 2005), artist (painter); Professor of Painting in Royal Academy Schools, 1995–2000
RA 1972 (ARA 1967); ARCA 1951
Born 9 Feb. 1927; s of Albert Henry Adams and Winifred Elizabeth Rose Adams; m 1947, Anna Theresa; two ...
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Adams, Prof. William George Stewart, (8 Nov. 1874–30 Jan. 1966), Warden 1933–45, Fellow 1910–33, and Hon. Fellow since 1945, of All Souls College, Oxford
CH 1936; Hon. DCL (Oxford); Hon. LLD (Glasgow and Manchester)
Born 8 Nov. 1874; s of John Adams, Gilbertfield, Hamilton, Lanarkshire; m 1908, Muriel (...
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Adams, William Grylls, (16 Feb. 1836–10 April 1915), retired Fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge
MA, DSc; FRS 1872; FGS, FCPS
Born Laneast, Cornwall, 16 Feb. 1836; m 1869, Mary Dingle, of Lewannick, Cornwall; three s one d; died 10 April 1915...
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Adamson-Macedo, Prof. Emeritus Colin, (23 Nov. 1922–29 March 2005), engineering and higher education consultant
DSc; FIEE
Born 23 Nov. 1922; British; m 1946, Janet Marjory Conyers; one d (one s decd); m 1983, Dr Elvidina Nabuco Macedo; one s (two step s decd); died...
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Admani, Dr (Abdul) Karim, (19 Sept. 1937–18 June 2004), JP; consultant physician, with special interest in strokes and the elderly
OBE 1987
Born 19 Sept. 1937; s of late Haji Razzak Admani, Palitana, India, and of Hajiani Rahima Admani; m Seema, d of late Charles Robson, South Shields; one s...
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Afshar, Baroness, (Haleh Afshar) (1944–12 May 2022)
OBE 2005; PhD; FAcSS
Professor of Politics and Women’s Studies, University of York, 1999–2011, then Emeritus
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Ahlmann, Prof. Hans Wilhelmson, (14 Nov. 1889–10 March 1974)
Born 14 Nov. 1889; s of Col W. Ahlmann and Mais Bergquode videist; m 1920, Erica (Lillemor) Harloff; died 10 March 1974
