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He received his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado and his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan.
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At Illinois he developed an active research program on coordination chemistry, and he is referred to as the “Father of Coordination Chemistry in the United States,” since prior to his time, this area of chemistry received little attention in the United States. The Bailar twist in coordination compounds is named after him. He helped found the book series Inorganic Syntheses and the journal Inorganic Chemistry. He was the father of two sons, one of whom is John Christian Bailar.
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October 17, 1991 (aged 87)
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Priestley Medal
The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society (American College of Surgeons) and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry.The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society (American College of Surgeons) and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry.