Alexander Martin
Educator and clergyman (1822-1893), first president of West Virginia University1
Alexander Martin (January 24, 1822 – December 16, 1893) was a Scottish-born American educator and minister who was the first president of West Virginia University (1867–1875) and president of Indiana Asbury University, which changed its name to DePauw University during his tenure (1875–1889).2
From Wikipedia’s article on Alexander Martin (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Jan 24, 1822, died Dec 16, 1893.1
Companies
- West Virginia UniversityPresident 1867 to now8
Early life and education
- 1847Allegheny College3
Martin was born in Nairn on January 24, 1822. His family moved to Jefferson County, Ohio when Martin was fourteen and he received his elementary education there.
He spent three years as a tanning and leather dressing apprentice. In 1847, he graduated from Allegheny College.
From Wikipedia’s article on Alexander Martin (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Career
Occupation: university president, head teacher, Methodist pastor.5
- Until 1889University president, DePauw University4
- Since 1867University president, West Virginia University4
- Date not recordedWorked at Allegheny College4
Personal life
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- 1WikidataAlexander Martin on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAlexander Martin on Wikipedia
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- 9Wikimedia CommonsAlexander Martin photo by Unknown, PD-US