Robert Robinson
British chemist
Sir Robert Robinson OM FRS FRSE was a British organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids. In 1947, he also received the Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm. Wikipedia
Born: September 13, 1886, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Died: February 8, 1975 (age 88 years), Great Missenden, United Kingdom
Awards: Davy Medal, Copley Medal, Priestley Medal, and more
Education: Victoria University of Manchester (1910) and Victoria University of Manchester (1906)
Spouse: Stearn Sylvia Hillstrom (m. 1957)
Doctoral advisor: William Henry Perkin, Jr.