Marjorie Ritchie
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Born
29 March 1948
Marjorie Fordyce
29 March 1948
Edinburgh, Scotland
Died25 March 2015 (aged 66)
OccupationAnimal scientist
Yearsactive1966-2014
Marjorie Ritchie | |
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| Born | Marjorie Fordyce 29 March 1948 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 25 March 2015 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Animal scientist |
| Years active | 1966-2014 |
| Employer(s) | Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | work on Dolly The Sheep |
| Spouse | Bill Ritchie |
| Parents |
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Marjorie Ritchie (29 March 1948 – 25 March 2015)[1] was a Scottish animal researcher and animal surgeon known for her contribution as part of the pioneering team who cloned Dolly The Sheep.
Ritchie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 29 March 1948 to Helen and James Fordyce. She had two brothers, Ronald and Forbes.[2] She attended Corstorphine Primary, Granville School for Girls and Forrester High School.[1]
She became interested in animals through visiting a relative who worked in animal breeding research at the Roslin Institute.[1]
