James Michael Kieran

James Michael Kieran (August 23, 1863 April 25, 1936) was president of Hunter College starting in 1929.[1]

James Michael Kieran
3rd President of Hunter College
In office
1929–1933
Preceded byGeorge Samler Davis
Succeeded byEugene A. Colligan
Personal details
Born(1863-08-23)August 23, 1863
New York City
DiedApril 25, 1936(1936-04-25) (aged 72)
New York City
Cause of deathStroke
Children7, including Helen Reilly and John
RelativesMary McMullen (granddaughter)
Ursula Curtiss (granddaughter)

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]

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