Person

Kenner, James (1885 - 1974)

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Born
13 April 1885
Morpeth, Northumberland, England
Died
30 June 1974
England
Occupation
Organic chemist

Summary

James Kenner was Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Sydney 1924-1927 and then returned to Britain to take a similar position at the University of Manchester. His major discovery dealt with restricted rotation as a cause of dyssymmetry.

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Chronology

1924 - 1927
Career position - Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Sydney
1925
Career event - Elected Member (Chemistry), Australian National Research Council
1926
Career position - President, Section B (Chemistry), Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science
1927 - 1950
Career position - Professor of Technological Chemistry, Manchester College of Technology (later University of Manchester)

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McCarthy, G.J.

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