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John Winthrop (educator)
American mathematician, physicist and astronomer (1714–1779) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Winthrop (December 19, 1714 – May 3, 1779) was an American mathematician, physicist and astronomer. He was the 2nd Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Harvard College.
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John Winthrop | |
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![]() Portrait by John Singleton Copley, c. 1773 | |
Acting President of Harvard College | |
In office 1769–1769 | |
Preceded by | Edward Holyoke |
Succeeded by | Samuel Locke |
In office 1773–1773 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Locke |
Succeeded by | Samuel Langdon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1714-12-19)December 19, 1714 Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
Died | May 3, 1779(1779-05-03) (aged 64) Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
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