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Life Summary

Name Alexander George Ogston
Born

30 January, 1911
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Died

29 June, 1996 (aged 85)
England

Cultural Heritage

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Occupation *
  • academic (1959-1970) Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • biochemist (1959-1970) Australian Capital Territory, Australia

* Dates are approximate