Robert Davies Defries, (July 23, 1889 – October 25, 1975) was a
Canadian physician and Director of
Connaught Medical Research Laboratories
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Born in
Toronto,
Ontario, he received his M.D. from the
University of Toronto in 1913.
Honours
* 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
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External links
Robert Davies Defries archival papersheld at th
University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services
1889 births
1975 deaths
Canadian public health doctors
Companions of the Order of Canada
Canadian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
University of Toronto alumni
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