Alec David Young [SEP] date of birth
Alec David Young
Alec David Young (15 August 1913 – 27 January 2005) was a British aeronautical engineer.
Alec Young was the son of refugees from Russia who raised him in Shepley, West Yorkshire. He attended Central Foundation Boys' School for his secondary education. He first noticed his future wife Dora Caplan when they were both studying at a public library.
In December 1931 he sat for examination at Cambridge University and was successful at winning an Exhibition to Gonville and Caius College. He was obliged to
Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London
- Alec David Young – British academic, Professor of Aeronautical Engineering
- Ken Young – British academic in public policy studies
Notable people Nobel laureates.
To date, there have been eight Nobel laureates who were either students or academics at Queen Mary.
Notable people Principals.
To date, Queen Mary has had a total of 22 principals (11 of Westfield College, eight of Queen Mary College, and three since the merger of Queen Mary, Westfield, and Barts).