Edward Dickinson Duffield
American politician and acting President of Princeton University / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Dickinson Duffield (March 31, 1871 – September 18, 1938) was an American politician, banker, and acting President of Princeton University following the retirement of John G. Hibben.[1][2][3] Duffield served in the New Jersey Assembly from 1904 to 1905 and later became president of Prudential Insurance Company of America.[2] He also acted as chairman of the board of trustees for Princeton University; he died from heart disease.[4]
Quick Facts Acting President of Princeton University, Preceded by ...
Edward Dickinson Duffield | |
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Acting President of Princeton University | |
In office 1932–1933 | |
Preceded by | John Grier Hibben |
Succeeded by | Harold W. Dodds |
Member of the New Jersey Assembly | |
In office 1904–1905 | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 31, 1871 Princeton, New Jersey |
Died | September 18, 1938(1938-09-18) (aged 67) South Orange, New Jersey |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Princeton University (BA, MA) New York University Law School (JD) |
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