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I was born in the small city of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia, in 1948. My parents were family physicians. My grandfather and great grandfather on my mother's side were geologists.

~Elizabeth Blackburn

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Nationality: Australian

Type: Scientist

Born: November 26th, 1948

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