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Joseph Needham

Joseph Needham (1900–1995) was a British historian, biochemist and writer.

Also recorded as Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham; Henry Holorenshaw.

Overview

Born at London in 1900, died at Cambridge in 1995.

In detail

Joseph Needham studied at Oundle School, Gonville and Caius College and University of Cambridge. Mikuláš Teich is recorded as having studied under Joseph Needham. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is biochemistry, embryology and sinology.

Employment is recorded with University of Cambridge. Positions recorded include Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and President of the Division of History of Science and Technology. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Chinese Academy of Sciences and British Academy.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, John Desmond Bernal Prize, George Sarton Medal and Dexter Award.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joseph Needham”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q318054: Joseph Needham

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