John Daniel Runkle
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John Daniel Runkle (October 11, 1822 – July 8, 1902[1]) was an American educator and mathematician. He served as acting president of MIT from 1868 to 1870 and president between 1870 and 1878.
Quick Facts 2nd President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Preceded by ...
John Daniel Runkle | |
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2nd President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
In office 1870–1879 | |
Preceded by | William Barton Rogers |
Succeeded by | William Barton Rogers |
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Born | (1822-10-11)October 11, 1822 Root, New York |
Died | July 8, 1902(1902-07-08) (aged 79) Southwest Harbor, Maine |
Alma mater | Lawrence Scientific School of Harvard University, (B.S., 1851) |
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