Background
KEEN, Austin was born on August 14, 1857. Youngest son of late Richard Keen, Blockley.
KEEN, Austin was born on August 14, 1857. Youngest son of late Richard Keen, Blockley.
Studied at University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Science Master at Ardwyn School, 1881 - 82. Master of Arts (Of Cambridge University).
Organising Secretary of the Huddersfield Technical School, 1882-1894. Honourable; Education Secretary to the Cambridgeshire County Council since 1894; Honourable Secretary (also ex-Chairman) of the Association of Directors and Secretaries of Education in Counties and County Boroughs.
Fellow of the Chemical Society. Club: Cambridge Union Society.
Spouse 1883, Emily, y.daughter of late Charles Milton, Barton-on-the-Heath.