Henry Davis (cleric)
American cleric (1771–1852)
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Henry Davis (September 15, 1771 – March 9, 1852) was a Christian cleric.
Preceded byJeremiah Atwater
Succeeded byJoshua Bates
BornSeptember 15, 1771
DiedMarch 9, 1852 (aged 80)
Clinton, New York, U.S.
Henry Davis | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of Middlebury College | |
| In office 1809–1818 | |
| Preceded by | Jeremiah Atwater |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Bates |
| President of Hamilton College | |
| In office 1817–1833 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1771 |
| Died | March 9, 1852 (aged 80) Clinton, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Cleric |
Early life
Davis was born in East Hampton, New York, on September 15, 1771.
Career
He was the second president of Middlebury College in Vermont, serving from 1809 to 1818. He later became president of Hamilton College, where he served from 1817 to 1833.
Death
He died in Clinton, New York, on March 9, 1852.