
Memorial Page for Francis Crick
British molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
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July 28th, 2026

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June 8th, 2026
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Francis Crick (* June 8, 1916 in Northampton; † July 28, 2004 in La Jolla) was a british molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA. He was 88 years old. He was married to Odile Crick. His education included University College London, Gonville and Caius College, Mill Hill School, University of Cambridge and Northampton School for Boys. His faith was atheism. He received 10 awards, including Fellow of the Royal Society, Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research. His cause of death was colorectal cancer.
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8 EventsBorn in Northampton, England
1916Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
1960Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer
1961Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1962Canada Gairdner International Award
1962Royal Medal
1972Copley Medal
1975Died in La Jolla, San Diego County (colorectal cancer)
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- Odile Crick
Francis Crick. Forever remembered.
