Fernand Seguin, (June 9, 1922 – June 19, 1988) was a

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biochemist, professor and host of science programs on radio and television.

Honours

* In 1977, he was awarded the

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for the Popularization of Science. * In 1978, he was made an Officer of the

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and was promoted to Companion in 1988. * In 1979, he received an honorary doctorate from

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. * In 1985, he was made an Officer of the

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. * In 1988, he was awarded the

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by the

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References

External links

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1922 births 1988 deaths Canadian biochemists Companions of the Order of Canada Officers of the National Order of Quebec Scientists from Montreal Sandford Fleming Award recipients Kalinga Prize recipients 20th-century Canadian biologists {{Canada-scientist-stub