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John Huston Finley

American academic; NY Times editor-in-chief (1863–1940)

† 1940-03-07 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 4 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

John Huston Finley was born on October 19, 1863 in Grand Ridge and died on March 7, 1940 in New York City, aged 76. Recorded occupations: newspaper editor, editor, journalist, writer and political scientist. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include Commissioner of Education of the State of New York. Educated at Johns Hopkins University and Knox College. Honours include American Library Association Honorary Membership. Member of American Geographical Society, City College of New York, American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Philosophical Society.

At a glance
Born
October 19, 1863 · Grand Ridge
Died
March 7, 1940 · New York City
Age at death
76
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
newspaper editor, editor, journalist, writer, political scientist
Positions held
Commissioner of Education of the State of New York
Education
Johns Hopkins University, Knox College
Honours
American Library Association Honorary Membership
Wikipedia editions
4 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q6240523 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about John Huston Finley on Wikipedia.

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