Jeremy R. Knowles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jeremy R. Knowles

British chemist

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1935

Place of Birth: Rugby, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 03-Apr-2008

Profession: chemist, university teacher

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Jeremy Randall Knowles (28 April 1935 – 3 April 2008) was a professor of chemistry at Harvard University,who served as dean of the Harvard University faculty of arts and sciences (FAS) from 1991 to 2002.
He joined Harvard in 1974, received many awards for his research, and remained at Harvard until his death, leaving the faculty for a decade to serve as Dean.
Knowles died on 3 April 2008 at his home.In 2006, he was selected by incoming interim president Derek Bok to return to his position as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on an interim basis, replacing William C.
Kirby, who was ousted by now former president Lawrence Summers.