John Derek Smith

British molecular biologist (1924-2003)
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John Derek Smith

Summary

John Derek Smith is a human[1]. He was born on December 8, 1924[2]. He died on November 22, 2003[3]. He worked as a biologist[4] and molecular biologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Derek Smith was born on December 8, 1924[2].
  • John Derek Smith died on November 22, 2003[3].
  • John Derek Smith worked as a biologist[4].
  • John Derek Smith's professions included molecular biologist[5].
  • John Derek Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[7].
  • John Derek Smith was a member of Royal Society[8].
  • John Derek Smith is recorded as male[9].
  • John Derek Smith's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • John Derek Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[11].
  • John Derek Smith's given name is recorded as John[12].
  • John Derek Smith's given name is recorded as Derek[13].

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Origins and Family

John Derek Smith was born on December 8, 1924[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[4] and molecular biologist[5].

Recognition

John Derek Smith received the Fellow of the Royal Society[7].

Death and Burial

John Derek Smith died on November 22, 2003[3].

Why It Matters

John Derek Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

What did John Derek Smith do for work?

John Derek Smith worked as biologist[4] and molecular biologist[5].

What awards did John Derek Smith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[7].

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  1. 4d ago · Gabon100 · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Embo member id john-d-smith
    Wikidata description British molecular biologist (1924-2003)
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