Biographical entry Mitchell, Mark Ledingham (1902 - 1977)

Summary

(Sir) Mark Ledingham Mitchell was Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide from 1938 to 1963 and Chancellor of Flinders University of South Australia from 1966 to 1971. He held other positions including Chairman of the South Australian Museum Board from 1959.

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Events

1923

Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Adelaide

1927 - 1938

Career position - Lecturer in Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide

1929

Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Cambridge, UK

1938 - 1963

Career position - Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide

1950 - 1965

Career position - Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide

1954 -

Career position - President of the National Fitness Council of South Australia

1957

Award - Knight Bachelor (Kt cr)

1959 -

Career position - Chairman of the South Australian Museum Board

1966 - 1971

Career position - Chancellor of Flinders University of South Australia

Published resources

Book Sections

• Jenkin, John, 'Mitchell, Sir Mark Ledingham (1902-1977), Biochemist and University Chancellor', in John Ritchie (ed.), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 15, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 2000, pp. 383-384. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A150446b.htm. Details

Online Resources

• National Library of Australia, 'Mitchell, Mark Ledingham', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1474193. Details