Background
DAWSON, George William Percy was born on August 9, 1927 in England. Son of Percy Dawson and Edith Helen (nbe Fildes) Dawson.
DAWSON, George William Percy was born on August 9, 1927 in England. Son of Percy Dawson and Edith Helen (nbe Fildes) Dawson.
King"s School, Macclesfield, Clare College, Cambridge and Dublin University.
Professor, of Genetics 1968-1987, Senior Dean 1969-1974, Registrar 1976-1980. Fellow, Trinity College, Dublin 1961-1987, Registrar 1976-1980. F. College Gallery 1958, History of Art Department 1973, Douglas Hyde Gallery 1978.
Chairman Irish Federation University Teachers 1969-1970.
Vice-Chairman Conference of Irish Universities 1975-1980. Initiator Agency for Personal Service Overseas.
Chairman 1979-1980. Company-f. Higher Education for Development Company-operation 1975, Chairman 1975-1985.
Chairman Advisory Council for Development Company-operation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1980-1982.
Visiting lecturer and external examiner in many universities and research institutions Fellow, Institute of Biology of Ireland. Grand Cross.
Faculty of Science, Dublin University 1950-1987, f. and Head Department, of Genetics 1959-1987. Arts Council of Ireland 1970-1973. Council 1973-1980; numerous scientific societies.
Royal Irish Academy.