James Tift Champlin
American college president (1811–1882)
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James Tift Champlin (June 9, 1811 – March 15, 1882) was the seventh President of Colby College, Maine, United States, from 1857-1873.
Preceded byRobert Everett Pattison
Succeeded byHenry Ephraim Robins
BornJune 9, 1811
DiedMarch 15, 1882 (aged 70)
James Tift Champlin | |
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| 7th President of Colby College | |
| In office 1857–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Everett Pattison |
| Succeeded by | Henry Ephraim Robins |
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| Born | June 9, 1811 |
| Died | March 15, 1882 (aged 70) |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
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Early life
James Tift Champlin was born in Colchester, Connecticut on June 9, 1811.[1][2][3]
He died in Portland, Maine on March 15, 1882.[1]