J. Broward Culpepper
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Born
December 9, 1907
John Broward Culpepper
December 9, 1907
DiedApril 7, 1990 (aged 82)
KnownforDirector of the Florida Board of Control and first Chancellor of the State University System of Florida
J. Broward Culpepper | |
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| Born | John Broward Culpepper December 9, 1907 |
| Died | April 7, 1990 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | University of Florida Ohio State University Columbia University |
| Known for | Director of the Florida Board of Control and first Chancellor of the State University System of Florida |
| Spouse | Betty Dunn Culpepper |
| Relatives | Brad Culpepper (grandson) |
John Broward Culpepper (December 9, 1907 – April 7, 1990) was a leader in university education in Florida. He was designated a Great Floridan in 2000.
Culpepper was born in Perry, Florida. His undergraduate work was completed at the University of Florida in 1929 where he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity.[1] He received a Master of Arts from the Ohio State University.[2] then an educational doctorate from Columbia University. He married the former Betty Dunn and they had two sons, John Blair and Philip Bruce.[3]