Daniel P. Jordan (historian)

Daniel Porter Jordan Jr. (July 22, 1938^[1] – March 21, 2024) was an American historian.

Daniel P. Jordan
Born	Daniel Porter Jordan Jr. (1938-07-22)July 22, 1938 Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	March 21, 2024(2024-03-21) (aged 85)
Alma mater	University of Mississippi University of Virginia
Occupation	Historian
Children	3; including Daniel P. Jordan III

Life and career

Jordan was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi, earning a bachelor's degree in 1960 and a master's degree in history in 1962. He also attended the University of Virginia, studying under Merrill D. Peterson and earning his PhD degree in 1970.^[2]

Jordan was a history professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.^[2]

Jordan was president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation^[3][4] from 1985 to 2008.

Jordan died on March 21, 2024, at the age of 85.^[2][5]

References

1. "Daniel Porter Jordan Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
2. Smith, Harrison (March 26, 2024). "Daniel P. Jordan, transformative leader of Monticello, dies at 85". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
3. "Historic journey's origins were origins were in Virginia". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. January 12, 2003. p. A1. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Monticello's views to be preserved". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. March 3, 2008. p. A7. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
5. Sandomir, Richard (April 6, 2024). "Daniel P. Jordan, Monticello Leader in Changing Times, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2024.