Samuel Blatchford (university president)
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Samuel Blatchford (August 1, 1767 – March 17, 1828) was the first president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.[1]
Quick Facts Reverend, 1st President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ...
Reverend Samuel Blatchford | |
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1st President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | |
In office 1824–1828 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | John Chester |
Personal details | |
Born | (1767-08-01)August 1, 1767 Devonport, Devon, England |
Died | March 27, 1828(1828-03-27) (aged 60) Lansingburgh, New York, U.S. |
Spouse |
Alicia Windeatt (m. 1788) |
Children | 17 |
Education | Dissenting College of Theology at Homerton, Cambridge |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Ordained | November 4, 1789 |
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