Background
He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1906, the son of Albert Piddington.
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Ralph O’Reilly Piddington
Edit Profileanthropologist psychologist university professor
Career
In 1962, the Royal Society awarded Piddington the Hector Memorial Medal, at the time their highest award. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1963. He retired as professor emeritus in January 1972.
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July 8, 1974 (aged 68) -
Nationality
Australia New Zealand
Awards
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Royal Society awarded Piddington; Hector Memorial Medal; Sidey Medal
The Hector Medal (formerly known as the Hector Memorial Medal) is a science award given by the Royal Society of New Zealand in memory of Sir James Hector to researchers working in New Zealand.The Hector Medal (formerly known as the Hector Memorial Medal) is a science award given by the Royal Society of New Zealand in memory of Sir James Hector to researchers working in New Zealand.