Arthur Harden
1865–1940 (age 75)
Biography
Arthur Harden (1865–1940) transformed the study of biochemistry through his work on fermentation, helping to unlock the enzymatic processes that nourish industry and human health and earning the admiration of scientific peers worldwide.
He continued to promote rigorous inquiry and to inspire young chemists, and those who visit Cookham Parish Cemetery can still feel the gratitude of a scientific community that benefited for generations from his discoveries.