Robert George Ackman OC (1927 - 2013)

Born 27 Sep 1927 in Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

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Died 16 Jul 2013 at age 85 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Biography

Robert Ackman OC is Notable.

Through his expertise in fatty acid analysis Ackman played an important role in the development of low-erucic acid rapeseed oil (canola oil).

Mr. Robert George Ackman Deceased Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Order of Canada Officer of the Order of Canada Awarded on: May 30, 2001 Invested on: February 22, 2002

Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University, he is one of Canada's leading oil chemists. For the past four decades, he has dedicated himself to the understanding of the biochemistry of oils, fats and lipids. His highly acclaimed research has led to significant developments in canola oil and the fish farming industries. He has also contributed to the general public's awareness of the nutritional value of fish oils in our diets. In addition, he is a widely published author and his innovative chromatographic methods are duplicated by scientists worldwide.^[1]

Robert George Ackman was born on 27 Sep 1927 in Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada, son of Robert Kenneth Ackman (1905 - ) and Charlotte Augusta (Ward) Ackman (1904 - 1983).

Robert died on 16 Jul 2013 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia aged 85. He is buried in Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.^[2]

He was a chemist and professor. He was best known for his pioneering work on marine oils and Omega-3 fatty acid.

Research Notes

• Fact: Burial Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-7397
2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210224941/robert-george-ackman: accessed 17 March 2023), memorial page for Dr Robert George Ackman (27 Sep 1927–16 Jul 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 210224941, citing Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Dartmouth, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; Maintained by Kris 'Peterborough K' Peterson (contributor 46537737).

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 28 January 2023, 23:22), entry for Robert George Ackman (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:GDZ2-CQH ); contributed by various users.
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Ackman

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