John Thornton Kirkland
American clergyman (1770–1840); president of Harvard University from 1810 to 1828
John Thornton Kirkland was born on August 17, 1770 in Herkimer County and died on April 26, 1840 in Boston, aged 69. Recorded occupations: pastor, cleric, university teacher and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include President of Harvard University. Educated at Harvard University and Phillips Academy. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Antiquarian Society.
- Born
- August 17, 1770 · Herkimer County
- Died
- April 26, 1840 · Boston
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- pastor, cleric, university teacher, writer
- Positions held
- President of Harvard University
- Education
- Harvard University, Phillips Academy
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Wikipedia editions
- 2 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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