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Fraser Stoddart

Born on May 24, 1942

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The 85th anniversary falls on May 24, 2027, in 211 days.

Sir James Fraser Stoddart, (24 May 1942 – 30 December 2024) was a British-American chemist who was Chair Professor in Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong.

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