Edmund J. James
American economist and academic (1855–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edmund Janes James (May 21, 1855 – June 17, 1925) was an American academic, president of the University of Illinois from 1904 to 1920, and the primary founder, first president and first editor for the American Academy of Political and Social Science.[1] He also served as the 7th president of Northwestern University from 1902 to 1904.
Quick Facts 5th President of the University of Illinois system, Preceded by ...
Edmund J. James | |
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5th President of the University of Illinois system | |
In office 1904–1920 | |
Preceded by | Andrew S. Draper |
Succeeded by | David Kinley |
7th President of Northwestern University | |
In office 1902–1904 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Bonbright (interim) |
Succeeded by | Thomas Holgate (interim) |
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Born | (1855-05-21)May 21, 1855 Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | June 17, 1925(1925-06-17) (aged 70) Covina, California, U.S. |
Spouse |
Anna Margarethe Lange
(m. 1879; died 1914) |
Education | |
Profession | College administrator |
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