Barrie Rickards
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1938 – 2009
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Who was Barrie Rickards?
Professor Richard Barrie Rickards, was Emeritus Professor in Palaeontology and Biostratigraphy at the Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University and Life Fellow of Emmanuel College. He was best known for his work on Graptolites. He is also a well-respected angler and was President of the Specialist Anglers' Alliance and the Lure Anglers' Society.
He died from cancer on 5 November 2009, but was active to the end, writing books on fishing and papers on graptolites from his hospital bed and pursuing new research when at home in remission.
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- Born
- 1938
United Kingdom - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- University of Hull
- Died
- Nov 5, 2009
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on July 23, 2013
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