Jesse Mercer
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Jesse Mercer (1769–1841) was an American Baptist minister and eponym of Mercer University in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
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Jesse Mercer | |
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Born | (1769-12-16)December 16, 1769 |
Died | September 6, 1841(1841-09-06) (aged 71) |
Religion | Protestant Christianity |
Denomination | Baptist |
Known for | Helping found Mercer University |
Profession | Minister |
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Founder of | Georgia Baptist Convention |
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Period in office | 1822–1841 |
Ordination | Age 20 (1789) |
Profession | Minister |
Post | President Georgia Baptist Convention |
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