Background
Kirby, Ian John was born on February 15, 1934 in Ilford, Essex, England. Arrived in Switzerland, 1971. Son of William George and Adelaide Bessie (Andrews) Kirby.
Kirby, Ian John was born on February 15, 1934 in Ilford, Essex, England. Arrived in Switzerland, 1971. Son of William George and Adelaide Bessie (Andrews) Kirby.
Bachelor, University London, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1973.
English master, Fletton High School, Peterborough, England, 1956-1957; English master, Barking (England) Abbey School, 1957-1961; lecturer English,, Uppsala (Sweden) U., 1961-1967; Professor of English,, U. Iceland, Reykjavik, 1967-1971; Professor of English,, U. Lausanne, Switzerland, since 1971.
Member International Association University Professors English (editor Bulletin 1978-1989, executive committee since 1983, president 1986-1989, secretary-general 95—), Viking Society for Northern Research, English Association.
Married Pamela Jean Wren, July 22, 1961. Children: Neil, Catherine.