Russell Conwell
American clergyman and academic (1843–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Russell Herman Conwell (February 15, 1843 – December 6, 1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, author, lawyer, and writer. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia, as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple, and for his inspirational lecture, "Acres of Diamonds". He was born in South Worthington, Massachusetts.
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Born | (1843-02-15)February 15, 1843 South Worthington, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | December 6, 1925(1925-12-06) (aged 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation(s) | Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer |
Known for | Founder and first president of Temple University |
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