Anne McLaren

British developmental biologist (1927–2007)
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Anne McLaren

Summary

Anne McLaren is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on April 26, 1927[3]. She passed away in North Weald Bassett[4]. She died on July 7, 2007[5]. She worked as a developmental biologist[6], geneticist[7], and zoologist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Anne McLaren…
  • Anne McLaren passed away in North Weald Bassett[4].
  • Anne McLaren was born on April 26, 1927[3].
  • Anne McLaren died on July 7, 2007[5].
  • Anne McLaren's father was Henry Duncan McLaren[10].
  • Anne McLaren's mother was Christabel Aberconway[11].
  • Among Anne McLaren's spouses was Donald Michie[12].
  • A child of Anne McLaren was Susan Michie[13].
  • A child of Anne McLaren was Jonathan Michie[14].
  • A child of Anne McLaren was Caroline Ruth Michie[15].
  • Anne McLaren held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Anne McLaren's professions included developmental biologist[6].
  • Anne McLaren worked as a geneticist[7].
  • Anne McLaren worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Anne McLaren's field of work was developmental biology[17].
  • Among Anne McLaren's employers was University College London[18].
  • Among Anne McLaren's employers was University of Edinburgh[19].
  • Among Anne McLaren's employers was Royal Veterinary College, University of London[20].
  • Anne McLaren was employed by University of Cambridge[21].
  • Anne McLaren's education included a stint at Lady Margaret Hall[22].
  • Anne McLaren was educated at University College London[23].
  • Anne McLaren received the Fellow of the Royal Society[24].
  • Anne McLaren received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Anne McLaren received the Royal Medal[26].
  • Anne McLaren received the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[27].

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Origins and Family

Anne McLaren was born in London[2]. She was born on April 26, 1927[3]. Her father was Henry Duncan McLaren[10]. Her mother was Christabel Aberconway[11].

Education

Educated at Lady Margaret Hall[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1878[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University College London[23], a university college[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1826[34], headquartered in UCL Main Building[35]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[36] and Master of Arts[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include developmental biologist[6], geneticist[7], and zoologist[8]. Anne McLaren's field of work was developmental biology[17]. Employers include University College London[18], a university college[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1826[40], headquartered in UCL Main Building[41]; University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1583[44], headquartered in Edinburgh[45]; Royal Veterinary College, University of London[20], a veterinary school[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1791[48]; and University of Cambridge[21], a collegiate university[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1209[51], headquartered in Cambridge[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56]; Royal Medal[26], a science award[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1826[59]; L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[27], a science award[60], in France[61], founded in 1998[62]; March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology[63], an award[64]; and Japan Prize[65], a science award[66], in Japan[67], founded in 1985[68].

Personal Life

Among Anne McLaren's spouses was Donald Michie[12]. Children include Susan Michie[13], a psychologist[69], b. 1955[70], of United Kingdom[71]; Jonathan Michie[14], an economist[72], b. 1957[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[75]; and Caroline Ruth Michie[15].

Death and Burial

Anne McLaren died on July 7, 2007[5]. She died in North Weald Bassett[4]. The cause of death was car collision[76].

Why It Matters

Anne McLaren ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Anne McLaren born?

Anne McLaren was born in London[2].

Where did Anne McLaren die?

Anne McLaren died in North Weald Bassett[4].

Who were Anne McLaren's parents?

Anne McLaren's father was Henry Duncan McLaren[10]. Anne McLaren's mother was Christabel Aberconway[11].

Who was Anne McLaren married to?

Anne McLaren's spouses include Donald Michie[12].

What did Anne McLaren do for work?

Anne McLaren worked as developmental biologist[6], geneticist[7], and zoologist[8].

Where did Anne McLaren go to school?

Anne McLaren was educated at Lady Margaret Hall[22] and University College London[23].

What awards did Anne McLaren receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[24], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Royal Medal[26], and L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science[27].

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