Edward Hitchcock
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For other people named Edward Hitchcock, see Edward Hitchcock (disambiguation).
Edward Hitchcock (May 24, 1793 – February 27, 1864) was an American geologist and the third President of Amherst College (1845–1854).
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Edward Hitchcock | |
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Born | May 24, 1793 |
Died | February 27, 1864(1864-02-27) (aged 70) |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Deerfield Academy |
Spouse | Orra White Hitchcock |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology Natural history |
Author abbrev. (botany) | E.Hitchc. |
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