John Thornton Kirkland
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John Thornton Kirkland (August 17, 1770 – April 26, 1840) was an American Congregational clergyman who served as President of Harvard University from 1810 to 1828. As an undergraduate, he was a member of the Hasty Pudding. He is remembered chiefly for his major renovations to the university structure and the so-called "Augustan Age" that Harvard went through under his leadership. Kirkland House, one of Harvard's undergraduate "houses," or residence halls, was named in his honor.
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John Thornton Kirkland | |
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15th President of Harvard University | |
In office 1810–1828 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Webber |
Succeeded by | Josiah Quincy III |
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Born | (1770-08-17)August 17, 1770 Herkimer County, New York |
Died | April 26, 1840(1840-04-26) (aged 69) Boston, Massachusetts |
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