Aaron Burr Sr.
Father of Aaron Burr and President of Princeton University (1716–1757) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Aaron Burr, Sir.
Aaron Burr Sr. (January 4, 1716 – September 24, 1757) was a notable Presbyterian minister and college educator in colonial America. He was a founder of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and the father of Aaron Burr (1756–1836), the third vice president of the United States.
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Aaron Burr Sr. | |
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2nd President of Princeton University | |
In office 1748–1757 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Dickinson |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Edwards |
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Born | (1716-01-04)January 4, 1716 Fairfield, Connecticut Colony |
Died | September 24, 1757(1757-09-24) (aged 41) Princeton, Province of New Jersey |
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Parent(s) | Daniel and Elizabeth Burr |
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