Richard Laurence Millington Synge

British biochemist (1914–1994)
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Richard Laurence Millington Synge
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Richard Laurence Millington Synge

Summary

Richard Laurence Millington Synge is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on October 28, 1914[3]. He passed away in Norwich[4]. He died on August 18, 1994[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], Richard Laurence Millington Synge…
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge passed away in Norwich[4].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge was born on October 28, 1914[3].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge died on August 18, 1994[5].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge's father was Laurence Millington Synge[9].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge's mother was Katherine Charlotte Swan[10].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge was married to Ann Stephen[11].
  • A child of Richard Laurence Millington Synge was Elizabeth Synge[12].
  • A child of Richard Laurence Millington Synge was Matthew Millington Synge[13].
  • A child of Richard Laurence Millington Synge was Jane Synge[14].
  • A child of Richard Laurence Millington Synge was Alexander Millington Synge[15].
  • A child of Richard Laurence Millington Synge was Charlotte Synge[16].
  • A child of Richard Laurence Millington Synge was Patrick Millington Synge[17].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge worked as a biochemist[6].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge's field of work was biochemistry[20].
  • Among Richard Laurence Millington Synge's employers was University of East Anglia[21].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge's education included a stint at Winchester College[22].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge was educated at Trinity College[23].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge was educated at University of Cambridge[24].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[26].
  • Richard Laurence Millington Synge received the John Price Wetherill Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Laurence Millington Synge was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on October 28, 1914[3]. His father was Laurence Millington Synge[9]. His mother was Katherine Charlotte Swan[10].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[22], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31]; Trinity College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and University of Cambridge[24], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1209[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Richard Laurence Millington Synge's field of work was biochemistry[20]. He was employed by University of East Anglia[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[26], a chemistry award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1901[44]; John Price Wetherill Medal[27], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1925[47]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[48], an award[49], in Sweden[50]; Honorary doctorate from the University of East Anglia[51], an award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[54].

Personal Life

Richard Laurence Millington Synge was married to Ann Stephen[11]. Children include Elizabeth Synge[12]; Matthew Millington Synge[13]; Jane Synge[14]; Alexander Millington Synge[15], b. 1945[55]; Charlotte Synge[16]; and Patrick Millington Synge[17].

Death and Burial

Richard Laurence Millington Synge died on August 18, 1994[5]. He died in Norwich[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Laurence Millington Synge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Richard Laurence Millington Synge born?

Richard Laurence Millington Synge was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did Richard Laurence Millington Synge die?

Richard Laurence Millington Synge died in Norwich[4].

Who were Richard Laurence Millington Synge's parents?

Richard Laurence Millington Synge's father was Laurence Millington Synge[9]. Richard Laurence Millington Synge's mother was Katherine Charlotte Swan[10].

Who was Richard Laurence Millington Synge married to?

Richard Laurence Millington Synge's spouses include Ann Stephen[11].

What did Richard Laurence Millington Synge do for work?

Richard Laurence Millington Synge worked as biochemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Richard Laurence Millington Synge go to school?

Richard Laurence Millington Synge was educated at Winchester College[22], Trinity College[23], and University of Cambridge[24].

What awards did Richard Laurence Millington Synge receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[26], John Price Wetherill Medal[27], and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[48].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Field of work biochemistry
    Interested in biochemistry
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Member of Royal Society
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