His father , Derman Christopherson , was a professor of engineering who became master of Magdalene College , Cambridge prior to receiving a knighthood .
Christopherson was born on 27 February 1955 in Leeds , England .
Christopherson 's father , Derman Christopherson , was a professor of engineering who became master of Magdalene College , Cambridge prior to receiving a knighthood .
Christopherson was born on 27 February 1955 in Leeds , England .