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Ronald Ross

1857 - 1932

Born

13 May 1857

Almora, Kumaon Hills, North-Western provinces, India, Asia

Died

16/09/1932

Putney, London, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
06/06/1901
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
44
Fields of Interest
Medicine
Occupation
Malariologist
Relationships
Parents: General Sir Campbell Claye Grant Ross (1824–1892), then a captain in the 66th regiment of Gurkhas, and Matilda Charlotte (d. 1906), daughter of Edward Merrick Elderton, a London solicitor. Spouse: Rosa Bessie (1861×3–1931), daughter of Alfred Bradley Bloxam, a man of independent means. Children: Dorothy (1891–1947) and Sylvia (1893–1925)