Obituary of Francis Crick

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Francis Crick

Francis Harry Compton Crick (born June 8, 1916 in Northampton, United Kingdom) was a physician and Nobel laureate who was best known for discovering the double helix, the twisted-ladder structure of DNA. Francis died on July 28, 2004 and we were able to confirm that his death was because of colon cancer. He died at age 88.

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Francis Crick Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Crick, Francis
    • Common Name: Francis Crick
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Northampton, England
    • Birth Date: June 08, 1916
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Frank
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Yellow (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Francis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Francis Harry Compton Crick
    • Father: Harry Crick (1887-1948)
    • Mother: Annie Elizabeth Crick (née Wilkins, 1879-1955)
    • Brother(s):
      • Anthony Crick (born in 1918)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruth Doreen Dodd (married 1940-divorced 1947)
      • Odile Crick (married 1949-2004, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Francis Compton
    • Daughter(s):
      • Gabrielle Ann
      • Jacqueline Marie

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 28 2004 at age 88
  • Place: San Diego, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

PhysicianNobel Laureate British Born on June 8th Born in 1916 Died in 2004 Died at age 88 Died from Colon cancer

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-09 16:43:03
Author: Stan
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