Robert Defries
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Robert Davies Defries, C.C. (July 23, 1889 – October 25, 1975) was a Canadian physician and Director of Connaught Medical Research Laboratories.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he received his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1913.
[edit] Honours
- 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.
[edit] References
- Christopher J. Rutty. Dr. Robert Davies Defries (1889-1975): Canada’s "Mr. Public Health". Retrieved on 2007-08-31.