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Mitchell, Mark Ledingham (1902 - 1977)

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Biochemist and Physiologist

Born: 13 June 1902 Fitzroy, South Australia, Australia. Died: 8 July 1977 North Adelaide, South Australia.

(Sir) Mark Ledingham Mitchell was Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide from 1938 to 1963 and Chancellor of Flinders University of South Australia from 1966 to 1971. He held other positions including Chairman of the South Australian Museum Board from 1959.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1923 Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Adelaide
1927 - 1938 Lecturer in Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide
1929 Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Cambridge, UK
1938 - 1963 Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide
1950 - 1965 Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide
1954 - President of the National Fitness Council of South Australia
1957 Knight Bachelor (Kt cr)
1959 - Chairman of the South Australian Museum Board
1966 - 1971 Chancellor of Flinders University of South Australia

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Prepared by: Rosanne Walker
Created: 30 June 1997
Modified: 2 August 2006

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