Dilys Breese
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Dilys Breese (born 2 June 1932, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire;[1] died 22 August 2007[1][2]) was a Welsh ornithologist and television producer of natural history programmes for the BBC.[3] She worked for the British Trust for Ornithology, who commemorate her contribution by awarding the Dilys Breese Medal, funded by her bequest to them.[2]
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Dilys Breese | |
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Born | (1932-06-02)2 June 1932 Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wale |
Died | 22 August 2007(2007-08-22) (aged 75) |
Resting place | Churchyard, West Kington, Wiltshire |
Education | Oswestry Girls' High School |
Alma mater | St Andrews |
Occupation | Television producer |
Employer | BBC |
Known for | Wildlife documentaries |
Awards | Golden Jubilee Medal (BTO) |
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Breese was brought up in Wales,[3] she was educated at Oswestry Girls' High School,[1] then graduated from St Andrews in 1954,[1] with an MA in English Literature and Language.[3]