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Alexander Carr-Saunders
British sociologist and biologist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Alexander Morris Carr-Saunders, KBE, FBA (14 January 1886 – 6 October 1966) was an English biologist, sociologist, academic, and academic administrator. He was Director of the London School of Economics from 1937 to 1957.
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Sir Alexander Carr-Saunders | |
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![]() Carr-Saunders in c.1960 | |
5th Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science | |
In office 1937–1957 | |
Preceded by | Sir William Beveridge |
Succeeded by | Sir Sydney Caine |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexander Morris Carr-Saunders (1886-01-14)14 January 1886 Reigate, Surrey, England |
Died | 6 October 1966(1966-10-06) (aged 80) |
Spouse | Teresa Molyneux-Seel |
Relations | Catherine Maxwell Stuart, 21st Lady of Traquair (granddaughter) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
Awards | Knight Bachelor (1946) FBA (1946) KBE (1957) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Army Service Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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