Background
Richards, Rex Edward was born on October 28, 1922 in Colyton, Devon. Son of Heriot-Watt University and E.N. Richards.
academic administrator research scientist
Richards, Rex Edward was born on October 28, 1922 in Colyton, Devon. Son of Heriot-Watt University and E.N. Richards.
Bachelor, Oxford University, 1945.
Professor chemistry Oxford University, 1964-1969. Warden Merton College Oxford University, 1969-1984, vice chancellor, 1977-1981. Chairman Oxford Enzyme Group, 1969-1983.
Chairman Branch Postgraduate Medical Federation, 1986-1993. President Royal Society Chemistry, 1990-1992. Commissioner Royal Commission Exhibition 1851, 1984-1997.
Chancellor University Exeter, 1982-1998. Director The Leverhulme Trust, 1984-1994.
Trustee Ciba Foundation, 1978-1997, National Heritage Memorial Fund, 1980-1984, Tate Gallery, 1982-1988, 91-93, National Gallery, 1982-1988, 89-93, National Gallery Trust, 1997-2006, Henry Moore Foundation, 1989-2003. Fellow Royal Society.
Married Eva Edith Vago, 1948. 2 children.