James Michael Kieran
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Preceded byGeorge Samler Davis
Succeeded byEugene A. Colligan
BornAugust 23, 1863
DiedApril 25, 1936 (aged 72)
James Michael Kieran | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of Hunter College | |
| In office 1929–1933 | |
| Preceded by | George Samler Davis |
| Succeeded by | Eugene A. Colligan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1863 |
| Died | April 25, 1936 (aged 72) |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Children | 7, including Helen Reilly and John |
| Relatives | Mary McMullen (granddaughter) Ursula Curtiss (granddaughter) |
James Michael Kieran (August 23, 1863 – April 25, 1936) was president of Hunter College starting in 1929.[1]
He was born on August 23, 1863, in New York City to Michael Kieran and Catherine Lynch. He married Kate Donahue in 1890 and they had seven children.[1]
He became president of Hunter College on February 1, 1929, replacing George Samler Davis.[2][3] He was formally installed in office on March 27, 1929.[4] He retired in 1933.[1]
He died on April 25, 1936.[5]