Archibald Alexander
American theologian (1772–1851) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about an American theologian. For other uses, see Archibald Alexander (disambiguation).
Archibald Alexander (April 17, 1772 – October 22, 1851)[3] was an American Presbyterian theologian and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for 9 years as the President of Hampden–Sydney College in Virginia and for 39 years as Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor from 1812 to 1851.[4]
Quick Facts The Reverend, 1st Principal of Princeton Theological Seminary ...
Archibald Alexander | |
---|---|
1st Principal of Princeton Theological Seminary | |
In office August 12, 1812 – October 22, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Samuel Miller |
3rd President of Hampden–Sydney College | |
In office May 31, 1797[1] – November 13, 1806[2] | |
Preceded by | Drury Lacy (Acting) |
Succeeded by | William S. Reid (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1772-04-17)April 17, 1772 South River, Rockbridge, Virginia |
Died | October 22, 1851(1851-10-22) (aged 79) Princeton Township, New Jersey |
Spouse |
Janetta Waddel
(after 1802) |
Children | James Waddel Alexander William Cowper Alexander Joseph Addison Alexander |
Alma mater | Washington & Lee (A.B.) Princeton University (D.D.) |
Signature | |
Close