Eric James Denton
Eric Denton | |
---|---|
Born | Eric James Denton 30 September 1923 Bentley, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 2 January 2007 | (aged 77)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Marine Biologist |
Awards | Frink Medal (1987) Royal Medal (1987) International Prize for Biology (1989) |
Sir Eric James Denton CBE FRS (30 September 1923 – 2 January 2007)[1] was a British marine biologist who won the Royal Society's Royal Medal in 1987.[2]
Denton was born in
Marine Biological Association Laboratory in Plymouth. From 1974 to 1987 he was the Director of the Marine Biological Association Laboratory.[3]
Denton died in St Just, Cornwall on 2 January 2007.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Brownlee, Colin (27 January 2007). "Professor Sir Eric Denton". Obituary. London: The Independent Newspaper. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
- .
- ^ Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 2020 (online ed.). A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)