John Hiram Lathrop
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John Hiram Lathrop (January 22, 1799 – August 2, 1866) was an American educator during the early 19th century. He served as the first President of both the University of Missouri[1] and the University of Wisconsin as well as president of Indiana University.
Quick Facts 1st & 5th President of the University of Missouri, Preceded by ...
John Hiram Lathrop | |
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1st & 5th President of the University of Missouri | |
In office 1865–1866 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Blake Minor |
Succeeded by | Daniel Read |
In office 1841–1849 | |
Succeeded by | James Shannon |
4th President of Indiana University | |
In office 1859–1860 | |
Preceded by | William Mitchel Daily |
Succeeded by | Cyrus Nutt |
1st Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin | |
In office 1849–1858 | |
Succeeded by | Henry Barnard |
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Born | (1799-01-22)January 22, 1799 Sherburne, New York, US |
Died | August 2, 1866(1866-08-02) (aged 67) Columbia, Missouri, US |
Resting place | Columbia Cemetery |
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Academic background | |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Mathematics and natural philosophy |
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