Alden Partridge
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Alden Partridge, (February 12, 1785 – January 17, 1854)[lower-alpha 1] was an American author, legislator, officer, surveyor, an early superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York and a controversial pioneer in U.S. military education, emphasizing physical fitness training, advocating the concept of citizen soldier and establishing a series of private military academies throughout the country, including Norwich University.
Quick Facts Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Norwich, Preceded by ...
Alden Partridge | |
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Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Norwich | |
In office 1833–1835 | |
Preceded by | Elias Lyman Jr. |
Succeeded by | Cyrus Partridge |
In office 1837–1838 | |
Preceded by | Cyrus Partridge |
Succeeded by | Thomas Hazen |
In office 1839–1840 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Hazen |
Succeeded by | Aaron Loveland |
Vermont Surveyor General | |
In office 1822–1823 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Beeman |
Succeeded by | Calvin C. Waller |
President of Norwich University | |
In office 1819–1844 | |
Preceded by | None (University founded) |
Succeeded by | Truman B. Ransom |
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy | |
In office 1814–1817 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Gardner Swift |
Succeeded by | Sylvanus Thayer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1785-02-12)February 12, 1785 Norwich, Vermont, US |
Died | January 17, 1854(1854-01-17) (aged 68) Norwich, Vermont, US |
Resting place | Fairview Cemetery, Norwich, Vermont |
Spouse | Ann Swasey (m. 1837, 1854, his death) |
Relations | Lewis Samuel Partridge (nephew) |
Children | 2 |
Signature | |
Nickname | "Old Pewt" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1805–1817 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Corps of Engineers |
Commands | USMA Superintendent |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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