Person    | Male  Born 6/12/1920  Died 31/8/2002

George Hornidge Porter, Lord Porter of Luddenham

Categories: Science

Born Yorkshire. 1967 Nobel Laureate for his work on photosynthesis relating to the potential use of hydrogen to supply energy.

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George Hornidge Porter, Lord Porter of Luddenham

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Professor The Lord Porter of Luddenham OM PRS (1920 - 2002). 1985 - 2002 Chai...

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