Sir Robert Robinson was a British organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs (anthocyanins) and alkaloids. In 1947, he also received the Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1947, announced November 13, 1947. Sir Robert Robinson, “for his investigations on plant products of biological importance, especially the alkaloids”. Sir Robert Robinson: born 1886, Rufford, near Chesterfield, United Kingdom. Wiki link Data: the Nobel Foundation (CC0).