John Sprent

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Professor John Frederick Adrian Sprent CBE, DSc, FAA (1915-2010) born in Mill Hill, England was an Australian veterinary scientist and parasitologist. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Professor John Sprent (1915-2010), parasitologist". Interviews with Australian scientists. Australian Academy of Science.
  2. John Frederick Adrian Sprent, DSc, CBE, FAA, www.science.org.au
  3. Sprent, John Frederick Adrian, FAA (1915-2010), trove.nla.gov.au
  4. Sprent, John Frederick Adrian (1915 - 2010), Australian Encyclopaedia of Science
  5. "The Order of the British Empire - Commander (Civil)". It's an Honour. 23 June 1984. Education & science
  6. "Centenary Medal". It's an Honour. 1 January 2001. For service to Australian society and science