Adrian, Edgar Douglas (1889-1977), 1st Baron Adrian, physiologist

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Person

Authorized form of name

Adrian, Edgar Douglas (1889-1977), 1st Baron Adrian, physiologist

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Dates of existence

1889-1977

History

Edgar Douglas Adrian was born on 30 November 1889, son of Alfred Douglas Adrian and his wife Flora, née Barton. He was educated at Westminster and admitted to Trinity College in 1908, becoming a Fellow in 1913 after studying Natural Sciences and Medicine.read more

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Adrian, Dame Hester Agnes (1899-1966), mental health administrator and prison reformer (1899-1966)

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family

Type of relationship

Adrian, Dame Hester Agnes (1899-1966), mental health administrator and prison reformer is the spouse of Adrian, Edgar Douglas (1889-1977), 1st Baron Adrian, physiologist

Dates of relationship

1923-1966

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Sources

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography