Nicholas Murray Butler
American philosopher, diplomat, and educator (1862–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Nickolas Butler.
Nicholas Murray Butler (April 2, 1862 – December 7, 1947) was an American philosopher, diplomat, and educator. Butler was president of Columbia University,[1] president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the late James S. Sherman's replacement as William Howard Taft’s running mate in the 1912 United States presidential election. He was so well-known and respected that The New York Times printed his Christmas greeting to the nation for many years during the 1920s and 1930s.[2][3][4][5]
Quick Facts 12th President of Columbia University, Preceded by ...
Nicholas Butler | |
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12th President of Columbia University | |
In office January 6, 1902 – October 1, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Seth Low |
Succeeded by | Frank D. Fackenthal (acting) |
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Born | (1862-04-02)April 2, 1862 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | December 7, 1947(1947-12-07) (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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Education | Columbia University (BA, MA, PhD) |
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