Joseph Needham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Needham

British biochemist

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1900

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 24-Mar-1995

Profession: writer, historian, biochemist, philosopher

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham (; 9 December 1900 – 24 March 1995) was a British biochemist, historian and sinologist known for his scientific research and writing on the history of Chinese science and technology.
He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1941, and a fellow of the British Academy in 1971.
In 1992, Queen Elizabeth II conferred on him the Companionship of Honour, and the Royal Society noted he was the only living person to hold these three titles.