Background
Bevington, John Cuthbert was born on January 23, 1922 in Blaina, Wales. Son of Cuthbert and Ethel Lilian (Rhydderch) Bevington.
Bevington, John Cuthbert was born on January 23, 1922 in Blaina, Wales. Son of Cuthbert and Ethel Lilian (Rhydderch) Bevington.
Bachelor in Natural Sciences, Cambridge (England) University, 1943. Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge (England) University, 1949.
Doctor of Science, University Birmingham, England, 1961.
Research fellow Queens College, Cambridge University, 1944-1948. Lecturer chemistry University Birmingham, 1948-1956, senior lecturer, 1956-1960, reader, 1960-1964. Professor chemistry University Lancaster, England, 1964-1989, emeritus professor England, since 1989, principal Bowland College England, 1964-1966.
Pro-vice chancellor, 1968-1973. Chairman advisory committee Shirley Institute, Manchester, England, 1968—1972. Chairman High Polymer Research Group, 1985—1990.
Regional science advisor on Civil Defense, Government of United Kingdom, 1957-1964. Former treasurer Friends of Freeways. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (council 1970-1973).
Married Edith Helena Stewart, August 5, 1948 (deceased January 1997). Children: David John, Richard Thomas, Katherine Mary, Stephen Henry.