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Sir Richard John Harrison
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| Born | 8 October 1920 |
| Died | 17 October 1999 (aged 79) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
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| Institutions | University of Cambridge |
Sir Richard John Harrison FRS (born October 8, 1920 – died October 17, 1999) was a very important scientist. He was a professor who taught about the human body at the University of Cambridge in England.
Who Was Sir Richard Harrison?
Sir Richard Harrison was an expert in anatomy. Anatomy is the study of the structure of living things, like how our bodies are put together. He spent many years teaching and researching at the famous University of Cambridge.
His Work and Achievements
From 1961 to 1967, Sir Richard was the Fullerian Professor of Physiology. This was a special teaching role at the Royal Institution in London. Physiology is the study of how living things work.
In 1973, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom. It means his work was recognized as being very important.
Sir Richard also led the Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland. He was elected as its President from 1977 to 1979. This society helps people who study anatomy.
