James Blair (clergyman)
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James Blair (1656 – 18 April 1743) was a Scottish-born clergyman in the Church of England. He was also a missionary and an educator, best known as the founder of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.[1]
Quick Facts 1st President of theCollege of William & Mary, Succeeded by ...
James Blair | |
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1st President of the College of William & Mary | |
In office 1693–1743 | |
Succeeded by | William Dawson |
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Born | 1655 Kingdom of Scotland |
Died | 18 April 1743 (aged 86–87) Williamsburg, Virginia |
Spouse | Sarah Harrison |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen University of Edinburgh |
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