Francis Crick
British molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
1916 — 2004
Quick Facts
Profession
British molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
Born
June 8, 1916
Died
2004 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, physicist, biologist
United KingdomBorn in NorthamptonDied in La Jolla
1916
Born in Northampton (1916-06-08)
1960
AwardAlbert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
1961
AwardGrand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer
1962
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1962
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
1966
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
About
Francis Harry Compton Crick was an English molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist. He, James Watson, Rosalind Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins played crucial roles in deciphering the helical structure of the DNA molecule.
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Who is Francis Crick?+
Francis Harry Compton Crick was an English molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist. He, James Watson, Rosalind Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins played crucial roles in deciphering the helical structure of the DNA molecule.
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis Crick born?+
Francis Crick was born on June 8, 1916.
When did Francis Crick die?+
Francis Crick died in 2004, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — June 8, 1916
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— someone far away
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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