Edward Henry Rennie (19 August 1852 – 8 January 1927) was an Australian scientist and a president of the Royal Society of South Australia.

Early life

Rennie was born in Balmain, Sydney, the eldest son of Edward Alexander Rennie, who later became auditor-general. E. H. Rennie was educated at the Fort Street public school, Sydney Grammar School, and the University of Sydney where he graduated B.A. (1870) and M.A. (1876); there he was influenced by Archibald Liversidge. He taught at Sydney Grammar School and Brisbane Grammar School before leaving for London to study chemistry.[1][2]

Scientific career

Rennie's legacy is evident with the Rennie Memorial Medal, issued annually by the RACI for outstanding research by an early career chemistry researcher.[3][4]

Late life

Rennie died in Adelaide on 8 January 1927.[1]

References

  1. ^ J. M. Barker & D. R. Stranks (1988). "Rennie, Edward Henry (1852 - 1927)". Vol. 11. pp. 361–362. A110371b.
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  3. ^ "Rennie Memorial Medal". Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Archived from the original on 2005-06-16. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  4. ^ "Angas Chair of Chemistry". University of Adelaide.