Joseph Newell Jennings

Joseph Newell (Joe) Jennings (29 June 1916 – 24 August 1984) was an Australian geomorphologist.[1]

Joseph Newell Jennings
Born(1916-06-29)June 29, 1916
DiedAugust 24, 1984(1984-08-24) (aged 68)
Occupationgeomorphologist

He was born in Wortley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England and educated at the Oldershaw School for Boys, Wallasey, Cheshire then studied geography at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. In 1952 he was appointed reader in geomorphology at the Australian National University. He was appointed professorial fellow in 1966 and was a foundation member of the department of biogeography and geomorphology in 1968.

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  1. ^ a b c Spate, Andy, "Jennings, Joseph Newell (Joe) (1916–1984)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 7 February 2024
Awards
Preceded by Clarke Medal
1975
Succeeded by