Sir John Bradfield

Questions drawn from Sir John Bradfield's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.On what date was Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield born?

   • A.20 May 1925correct
   • B.15 May 1925
   • C.20 May 1920
   • D.13 October 1925

   The text states that Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was born on 20 May 1925.

   Source: introductory paragraph

2. 2.Which institution did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield attend for his secondary education?

   • A.Addenbrooke's Academy
   • B.Trinity College, Cambridge
   • C.Hills Road University
   • D.Cambridge and County High School for Boyscorrect

   Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was a former pupil of the Cambridge and County High School for Boys.

   Source: education section

3. 3.In what year did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield win a scholarship to study natural sciences?

   • A.1947
   • B.1942correct
   • C.1970
   • D.1956

   Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield won a scholarship in 1942 to study natural sciences at Trinity College, Cambridge.

   Source: education section

4. 4.What academic title did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield hold as a Fellow of Trinity College starting in 1947?

   • A.Director of Science
   • B.Research Fellow in cell biologycorrect
   • C.Senior Bursar
   • D.Chairman of Biology

   After graduating, Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was initially a Research Fellow in cell biology before becoming a Fellow of Trinity.

   Source: education section

5. 5.What role did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield serve at Trinity College from 1956 to 1992?

   • A.Senior Bursarcorrect
   • B.Research Fellow
   • C.Chairman of the NHS Trust
   • D.Director of the Science Park

   Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was the Senior Bursar of Trinity College between 1956 and 1992.

   Source: Cambridge Science Park and career section

6. 6.What is the primary historical significance of the Cambridge Science Park founded by Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield?

   • A.It was the first Science Park in Europe.correct
   • B.It was the only campus for medical research in Cambridge.
   • C.It was the largest laboratory in the United Kingdom.
   • D.It was the first university-owned housing project.

   Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield is famous for founding Cambridge Science Park, which was the first Science Park in Europe.

   Source: introductory paragraph

7. 7.In what year was the Cambridge Science Park founded under the guidance of Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield?

   • A.1992
   • B.1970correct
   • C.1985
   • D.1972

   Trinity, under the guidance of Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield, founded the Cambridge Science Park in 1970.

   Source: Cambridge Science Park and career section

8. 8.Until what year did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield serve as manager of the Cambridge Science Park?

   • A.2007
   • B.1992correct
   • C.1997
   • D.1985

   Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield acted as manager of the Cambridge Science Park until his retirement in 1992.

   Source: Cambridge Science Park and career section

9. 9.Which position did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield hold at Addenbrooke's NHS Trust?

   • A.Research Fellow
   • B.Senior Bursar
   • C.Chairmancorrect
   • D.Director

   Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield served as the Chairman of Addenbrooke's NHS Trust from 1993 to 1997.

   Source: Cambridge Science Park and career section

10. 10.In what year was Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield awarded the CBE?

    • A.1970
    • B.1992
    • C.1985correct
    • D.2007

    Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was awarded the CBE in 1985.

    Source: awards section

11. 11.What honor did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield receive from Cambridge University in 1992?

    • A.A lifetime achievement award
    • B.A knighthood
    • C.An Honorary Degreecorrect
    • D.A senior fellowship

    In 1992, Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield received an Honorary Degree from Cambridge University.

    Source: awards section

12. 12.Why was Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield awarded a knighthood in 2007?

    • A.For his tenure as Chairman of the NHS Trust
    • B.For his work as Senior Bursar of Trinity College
    • C.For his discovery in cell biology research
    • D.For services to science, business and the community of Cambridgecorrect

    Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was knighted in 2007 for his services to science, business, and the community of Cambridge.

    Source: awards section

13. 13.At what age did Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield pass away?

    • A.89correct
    • B.92
    • C.87
    • D.85

    Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield died on 13 October 2014 at the age of 89.

    Source: death section

14. 14.Where was Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield when he died on 13 October 2014?

    • A.At the Cambridge Science Park offices
    • B.At the Hills Road Sixth Form College
    • C.Under the Great Gate at Trinity Collegecorrect
    • D.At the Addenbrooke's NHS Trust building

    Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield died under the Great Gate at Trinity College while on his way to a dinner.

    Source: death section

15. 15.What was the purpose of the trip Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was making when he died?

    • A.To visit the site of his former high school
    • B.To attend a dinner for the current tenants of Cambridge Science Parkcorrect
    • C.To attend a meeting regarding the university budget
    • D.To participate in a science symposium

    Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield was on his way to attend a dinner for the current tenants of Cambridge Science Park when he died.

    Source: death section

16. 16.What was the former name of the Hills Road Sixth Form College that Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield attended?

    • A.Cambridge Science Academy
    • B.Trinity College Preparatory
    • C.The Great Gate School
    • D.Cambridge and County High School for Boyscorrect

    Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield attended the Cambridge and County High School for Boys, which is now known as Hills Road Sixth Form College.

    Source: education section