Anthony Pawson

British-Canadian scientist (1952-2013)
Person human Q573751
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Anthony Pawson

Summary

Anthony Pawson is a human[1]. Born in Maidstone[2], he… he was born on October 18, 1952[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on August 7, 2013[5]. He worked as a molecular biologist[6], university teacher[7], chemist[8], biochemist[9], and biologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Maidstone[2], Anthony Pawson…
  • Anthony Pawson passed away in Toronto[4].
  • Anthony Pawson was born on October 18, 1952[3].
  • Anthony Pawson died on August 7, 2013[5].
  • Anthony Pawson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Anthony Pawson held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Anthony Pawson's professions included molecular biologist[6].
  • Anthony Pawson worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Anthony Pawson's professions included chemist[8].
  • Anthony Pawson worked as a biochemist[9].
  • Anthony Pawson worked as a biologist[10].
  • Anthony Pawson's professions included microbiologist[14].
  • Anthony Pawson's field of work was microbiology[15].
  • Anthony Pawson was employed by University of Toronto[16].
  • Among Anthony Pawson's employers was University of British Columbia[17].
  • Anthony Pawson's education included a stint at Clare College[18].
  • Anthony Pawson's education included a stint at Winchester College[19].
  • Anthony Pawson was educated at King's College London[20].
  • Anthony Pawson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Anthony Pawson received the Officer of the Order of Canada[22].
  • Anthony Pawson received the Wolf Prize in Medicine[23].
  • Anthony Pawson received the Royal Medal[24].
  • Anthony Pawson received the Canada Gairdner International Award[25].
  • Anthony Pawson received the Howard Taylor Ricketts Prize[26].
  • Anthony Pawson was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Anthony Pawson was born in Maidstone[2]. He was born on October 18, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at Clare College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1326[30]; Winchester College[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34]; and King's College London[20], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1829[37], headquartered in London[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include molecular biologist[6], university teacher[7], chemist[8], biochemist[9], biologist[10], and microbiologist[14]. Anthony Pawson's field of work was microbiology[15]. Employers include University of Toronto[16], a public research university[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1827[41], headquartered in Toronto[42] and University of British Columbia[17], a public research university[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1908[45], headquartered in Vancouver[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Officer of the Order of Canada[22], a grade of an order[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1967[51]; Wolf Prize in Medicine[23], a science award[52], in Israel[53], founded in 1978[54]; Royal Medal[24], a science award[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1826[57]; Canada Gairdner International Award[25], a science award[58], in Canada[59], founded in 1959[60]; and Howard Taylor Ricketts Prize[26], a science award[61], in United States[62], founded in 1912[63].

Death and Burial

Anthony Pawson died on August 7, 2013[5]. He passed away in Toronto[4].

Why It Matters

Anthony Pawson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Pawson born?

Anthony Pawson was born in Maidstone[2].

Where did Anthony Pawson die?

Anthony Pawson passed away in Toronto[4].

What did Anthony Pawson do for work?

Anthony Pawson worked as molecular biologist[6], university teacher[7], chemist[8], biochemist[9], and biologist[10].

Where did Anthony Pawson go to school?

Anthony Pawson was educated at Clare College[18], Winchester College[19], and King's College London[20].

What awards did Anthony Pawson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Officer of the Order of Canada[22], Wolf Prize in Medicine[23], and Royal Medal[24].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation molecular biologist, university teacher, chemist +3
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Anthony
    Field of work microbiology
    Family name Pawson
    Employer
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