James Fairchild
American educator and author / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about James Fairchild?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
James Harris Fairchild (1817–1902) was an American educator, author, and third president of Oberlin College.
Quick Facts 3rd President of Oberlin College, Preceded by ...
James Fairchild | |
---|---|
![]() | |
3rd President of Oberlin College | |
In office 1866 (1866)–1889 (1889) | |
Preceded by | Charles Grandison Finney |
Succeeded by | William Gay Ballantine |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-11-25)November 25, 1817 Stockbridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | March 19, 1902(1902-03-19) (aged 84)[1] Oberlin, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
Spouse | Mary Fletcher Kellogg |
Alma mater | Oberlin College (BA, 1838) |
Profession | Educator |
Signature | ![]() |
Close