Alfred Ryors
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Alfred Ryors (June 23, 1812–May 8, 1858) served as the second president of Indiana University and the fifth president of Ohio University.
Quick Facts 2nd President of Indiana University, Preceded by ...
Alfred Ryors | |
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2nd President of Indiana University | |
In office 1852–1853 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Wylie |
Succeeded by | William Mitchel Daily |
5th President of Ohio University | |
In office 1848–1852 | |
Preceded by | William Holmes McGuffey |
Succeeded by | Solomon Howard |
Personal details | |
Born | (1812-06-23)June 23, 1812 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | May 8, 1858(1858-05-08) (aged 45) Danville, Kentucky |
Resting place | Bellevue Cemetery, Danville, Kentucky |
Nationality | American |
Profession | College educator and Presbyterian minister |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | Jefferson College |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Mathematics |
Institutions | |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Church | Presbyterian |
Ordained | 1838 |
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