Jared Sparks
American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister (1789–1866) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jared Sparks (May 10, 1789 – March 14, 1866) was an American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister. He served as President of Harvard College from 1849 to 1853.
Jared Sparks | |
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| 17th President of Harvard College (now Harvard University) | |
| In office 1849–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Everett |
| Succeeded by | James Walker |
| 1st McLean Professor of Ancient and Modern History Harvard College | |
| In office 1838–1849 | |
| 16th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office December 10, 1821 – December 5, 1822 | |
| Preceded by | John Nicholson Campbell |
| Succeeded by | John Brackenridge, D.D. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1789 Willington, Connecticut |
| Died | March 14, 1866 (aged 76) Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Spouse(s) | 1832, Frances Ann Allen, d. 1835. 1839, Mary Crowninshield Silsbee. |
| Alma mater | Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard College, (now Harvard University) |
| Profession | Historian, educator, and minister |
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