Patrick Hues Mell
American pastor and academic (1814–1888) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patrick Hues Mell (July 19, 1814 – January 26, 1888) was the president of the Southern Baptist Convention in two terms from 1863 to 1871 and from 1880 to 1887. He also served as chancellor of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens from 1878 until his resignation in 1888. (The head of the university was referred to as chancellor instead of president, from 1860 until 1932).[1]
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Patrick Hues Mell | |
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President of the University of Georgia | |
In office 1878–1888 | |
Preceded by | Henry Holcombe Tucker |
Succeeded by | William Ellison Boggs |
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Born | (1814-07-19)July 19, 1814 Walthourville, Georgia |
Died | January 26, 1888(1888-01-26) (aged 73) Athens, Georgia |
Alma mater | Amherst College |
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