James Calder (academic administrator)
President of Pennsylvania State University (1826–1893)
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James Calder (February 16, 1826 – November 22, 1893) was the third president of Hillsdale College, serving from 1869 to 1871,[1] and the fifth president of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1871 until 1880.
Preceded byThomas Henry Burrowes
Succeeded byJoseph Shortlidge
BornFebruary 16, 1826
DiedNovember 22, 1893 (aged 67)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
James Calder | |
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| 5th President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
| In office 1871–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Henry Burrowes |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Shortlidge |
| President of Hillsdale College | |
| In office 1869–1871 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1826 |
| Died | November 22, 1893 (aged 67) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Spouse | Ellen Cordelia Winebrenner |
| Wesleyan College | |
