Robert Davies Defries, CC CBE (July 23, 1889 – October 25, 1975) was a Canadian physician and Director of Connaught Medical Research Laboratories.
Robert Davies Defries | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1889 |
| Died | October 25, 1975 (aged 86) |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he received his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1913.
Honours
edit- In 1946 he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
- In 1955 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan.
- In 1955 he received the Albert Lasker Public Service Award.
- In 1970 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.
References
edit- Christopher J. Rutty. "Dr. Robert Davies Defries (1889-1975): Canada's "Mr. Public Health"". Retrieved 2007-08-31.
External links
edit- Robert Davies Defries archival papers held at the University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services
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