American chemist (1893–1978)

James Bryant Conant

James Bryant Conant was an American chemist, a president of Harvard University, and the first U.S.

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American chemist (1893–1978)
Born
1893-03-26
Portrait of James Bryant Conant
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Overview

James Bryant Conant was an American chemist, a president of Harvard University, and the first U.S. ambassador to West Germany.

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