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Popular As | Frank Francis |
Occupation | Non-Fiction Author |
Age | 119 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Born | October 5, 1901 (England) |
Birthday | October 5 |
Town/City | England |
Nationality | England |
Frank Francis’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Frank Francis was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Famous as a bibliographer, librarian, and curator, Francis is particularly remembered for his longtime association with the British Museum in London, England. He became director of the museum in the late 1950s and was responsible for much of the institution's modernization.
After earning a degree in Classics from Liverpool University, he studied Greek philosophy at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University.
He pioneered the use of computers in cataloging libraries' holdings.
The only son of Elizabeth and Frank Francis, he was born and raised in Liverpool, England. His marriage to Katrina McClennon began in 1927 and produced three children.
He and nineteenth-century English poet Coventry Patmore were both employed by the British Museum.