Background
Raymond, William Francis was born on February 25, 1922 in Weston, Somerset, England. Son of Leonard William and May (Bennett) Raymond.
Raymond, William Francis was born on February 25, 1922 in Weston, Somerset, England. Son of Leonard William and May (Bennett) Raymond.
Bachelor in Natural Science, Queen's College, Oxford, England, 1943. Master of Arts, Queen's College, Oxford, England, 1950.
Research science Medical Research Council Institute, London, 1943-1945. Head, biochemistry, animal nutrition, assistant director Grassland Research Institute, Berkshire, England, 1945-1972. Deputy chief scientist Ministry Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, London, 1972-1980, chief scientist, 1981-1982.
Independent consultant Watlington, England, since 1982. Visiting professor Wye College University London, 1979-1984. Consultant Food Agriculture Organization, Rome, 1984, Commission, European Communities, Brussels, since 1982, World Bank, Washington, 1985-1986.
Honorary treasurer Rural (United Kingdom) Society for Responsible Use of Resources in Agriculture and on the Land. Chairman Stapleton Memorial Trust, 1984-1992. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry, British Grassland Society (president 1975), British Society Animal Production (president 1981), Family Farmers Association (vice-chairman since 1996).
Clubs: Farmers.
Married Amy Elizabeth Kelk. Children: Christopher, Karen, Robin, Charles.