Joseph R. N. Maxwell
American Catholic priest and poet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Raymond Nonnatus Maxwell SJ (7 November 1899 – 18 September 1971) was an American Catholic priest, academic, poet, and college administrator. A Jesuit since 1919, he served as President of the College of the Holy Cross from 1939 to 1945, and President of Boston College from 1951 to 1958.
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Joseph R. N. Maxwell | |
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21st President of Boston College | |
In office 1951–1958 | |
Preceded by | William L. Keleher |
Succeeded by | Michael P. Walsh |
20th President of the College of the Holy Cross | |
In office 12 September 1939 – 1945 | |
Preceded by | Francis J. Dolan |
Succeeded by | William J. Healy |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 November 1899 Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | 18 September 1971 (age 71) Ybbs an der Donau, Austria |
Resting place | Weston College Cemetery |
Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Boston College (MA) Fordham University (PhD) Weston College (STL) |
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