Background
Clarke, Alan Douglas was born on March 21, 1922 in Carshalton, England. Son of Robert Benson and Mary Lizars (Macleod) Clarke.
Clarke, Alan Douglas was born on March 21, 1922 in Carshalton, England. Son of Robert Benson and Mary Lizars (Macleod) Clarke.
Bachelor (honorary), University Reading, England, 1940-1941, 46-48; Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, U. London, 1948-1950; Doctor of Science, University Hull, England, 1986.
Senior psychologist, Manor Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, England, 1951-1957; consultant, Manor Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, England, 1957-1962; professor psychology, U. Hull, England, 1962-1984; dean of science, U. Hull, England, 1966-1968; pro-vice chancellor, U. Hull, England, 1968-1971; emeritus professor, U. Hull, England, since 1985. Visiting professor U. Hertforshire, England, since 1992.
Fellow British Psychological Society (honorary president), Internat Association for Science Study Mental Deficiency.
Married Ann Margaret Clarke, September 8, 1950. Children: Robert Gravely Benson Clarke, Peter John Benson Clarke.