Norman Jeffares
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Alexander Norman Jeffares (August 11, 1920June 1, 2005) was an Irish literary scholar.
, Trinity College, Dublin
and Oriel College, Oxford. He took up his first academic appointment at the University of Groningen
in 1947 and then moved to the University of Edinburgh
in 1948. At the very early age of 30 he was then appointed to the Jury Chair of English at the University of Adelaide
where he stayed for 17 years. He then returned to the Chair of English at the University of Leeds
before finally moving to the University of Stirling
in 1974.
He retired as Emeritus Professor of English in 1985.
1988, Jeffares was appointed an Honorary Member of the Order of Australia
, "for service to the study of Australian literature overseas".
Life
Jeffares was born in Dublin, educated at Dublin High SchoolThe High School, Dublin
The High School is a co-educational school located in Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland. The school was founded in 1870 in Harcourt Street before moving to its current location in Rathgar in 1971 and amalgamated with The Diocesan School for Girls in 1974, thereby becoming co-educational.-Millennium...
, Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
and Oriel College, Oxford. He took up his first academic appointment at the University of Groningen
University of Groningen
The University of Groningen , located in the city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest. Since its inception more than 100,000 students have graduated...
in 1947 and then moved to the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
in 1948. At the very early age of 30 he was then appointed to the Jury Chair of English at the University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia...
where he stayed for 17 years. He then returned to the Chair of English at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
before finally moving to the University of Stirling
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is a campus university founded by Royal charter in 1967, on the Airthrey Estate in Stirling, Scotland.-History and campus development:...
in 1974.
He retired as Emeritus Professor of English in 1985.
Honours
On Australia DayAustralia Day
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia...
1988, Jeffares was appointed an Honorary Member of the Order of Australia
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
, "for service to the study of Australian literature overseas".