Matthew Meigs
American educator, scholar and Presbyterian clergyman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matthew Kugler Meigs (February 5, 1812 – October 9, 1889) was an American educator, scholar, and Presbyterian clergyman. Although best known as the founder and principal (headmaster) of The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Meigs also served a short term as U.S. Consul to Piraeus, Greece, pastored churches, and preceded his time at The Hill School with teaching posts at a variety of other secondary and university level institutions including a short term as President of Delaware College (subsequently the University of Delaware).
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Born | Matthew Kugler (Kughler) Meigs (1812-02-05)February 5, 1812 |
Died | October 9, 1889(1889-10-09) (aged 77) |
Resting place | Edgewood Cemetery, Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
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Spouse | Mary Ripley Moulton Gould |
Children | Eleven |
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