Background
Zahm, John Augustine was born on June 14, 1851 in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob M. and Mary (Braddock) Zahm.
Zahm, John Augustine was born on June 14, 1851 in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob M. and Mary (Braddock) Zahm.
Bachelor of Arts, Notre Dame University, 1871. Doctor of Philosophy from Pope Leo XIII, 1895. Entered Order of Holy Cross, 1871.
Appointed to charge of scientific department, 1874, director same, 1875, later president of the board of trustees, Notre Dame U. Also for years curator Notre Dame Museum.
Lecturer at Plattsburg, New York, and Western (Madison, Wisconsin) summer schools, and New Orleans winter school. Also lectured at Catholic University of America. Best known as an advanced evolutionist.