Edward Dickinson Duffield

Edward Dickinson Duffield (March 31, 1871 – September 18, 1938) was an American politician, banker, and acting President of Princeton University following the retirement of John G. Hibben.^[1][2][3] Duffield served in the New Jersey Assembly from 1904 to 1905 and later became president of Prudential Insurance Company of America.^[2] He also acted as chairman of the board of trustees for Princeton University; he died from heart disease.^[4]

Edward Dickinson Duffield
Acting President of Princeton University
In office 1932–1933
Preceded by	John Grier Hibben
Succeeded by	Harold W. Dodds
Member of the New Jersey Assembly
In office 1904–1905
Personal details
Born	March 31, 1871 Princeton, New Jersey
Died	September 18, 1938(1938-09-18) (aged 67) South Orange, New Jersey
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Princeton University (BA, MA) New York University Law School (JD)

Early life and education

Duffield was born on March 31, 1871, in Princeton to James Thomas Duffield, a Princeton professor, and Sarah Green Duffield.^[1][2] He is a direct descendant of Jonathan Dickinson. He attended Princeton Preparatory School in Lawrenceville. Duffield graduated from Princeton University in 1892, received his J.D. degree from New York University School of Law in 1894, and earned a Master of Arts from Princeton in 1895.^[1]

Career

Duffield became president of Prudential Insurance Company of America in 1922.^[1] Following the retirement of John Grier Hibben, Duffield became acting president of Princeton University from 1932 to 1933.^[2]

Death

Duffield died from heart disease in South Orange.^[4]

References

1. "DUFFIELD WILL ACT AS PRINCETON HEAD; Insurance Executive to Serve Until Permanent Official Is Chosen by Board. APPOINTEE A LIFE TRUSTEE Descendant of First President of University -- Father Was Member of Faculty. EISENHARDT NAMED AIDE Dean Will Be Responsible fop Daily Administration -- Chief Will Retain Business Post". The New York Times. 1932-05-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
2. "E. D. DUFFIED DIES; INSURANCE LEADER; President of the Prudential Company Succumbs at His Home-- Had Stroke Friday LAWYER AND LEGISLATOR Was Acting President of Princeton, 1932-33-Sponsor of Vast Housing Program Practiced Law in Jersey Supported Housing Project Served on Education Board". The New York Times. 1938-09-18. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
3. "Presidents of Princeton". Princetoniana Museum. Princeton University. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
4. "Milestones, Sep. 26, 1938". Time. Vol. XXXII, no. 13. September 26, 1938. Retrieved July 30, 2021.