Basil Lythgoe
Basil Lythgoe FRS (18 August 1913 — 18 April 2009) was a British organic chemist who investigated the structure of many natural substances including nucleosides, plant toxins, and vitamin D2. He was Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Leeds.
Basil Lythgoe FRS | |
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| Born | 18 August 1913 Leigh, Greater Manchester |
| Died | 18 April 2009 (aged 95) Wychbold |
| Education | Leigh Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Known for | Work on taxine alkaloids and calciferols |
| Spouse | Kathleen (Kate) Cameron Hallum |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | See list |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | ICI in Huddersfield University of Manchester University of Cambridge University of Leeds |
| Thesis | (1936) |
| Doctoral advisor | Professor I W Heilbron, FRS |
| Doctoral students | Dudley Williams |
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