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Benjamin Abbot

1762 – 1849

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About Benjamin Abbot

Lived 1762 – 1849 (aged 87). Benjamin Abbot was an American pedagogue and teacher.

Benjamin Abbot (September 17, 1762 – October 25, 1849) was an American schoolteacher. He is known for his work as a teacher and the second principal at Phillips Exeter Academy.

He was born in Andover, Massachusetts, the son of John Abbot from a family settled in Andover since its earliest days. He entered Phillips Academy, Andover in 1782, then entered Harvard University, graduating in 1788. He married his first wife, Hannah Tracy Emery, in 1791. Later, in 1798, he married again, to Mary Perkins. He had four children.

In 1811, he received a LLD degree from Dartmouth College. He was a teacher and the principal of the Phillips Exeter Academy, teaching such subjects as Latin, Greek, and mathematics.

His students included such prominent individuals as Lewis Cass, Daniel Webster, Edward Everett, Jared Sparks, and Francis Bowen. Daniel Webster paid tribute to him at his retirement. In 1815, Abbot was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society

He died in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1849, aged 87. Abbot Hall, the oldest dormitory at Phillips Exeter Academy, is named for Benjamin Abbot.

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Harvard University, Dartmouth College
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Head teacher
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Phillips Exeter Academy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Benjamin Abbot?

Schoolteacher (1762-1849)

When was Benjamin Abbot born?

Benjamin Abbot was born on 17 September 1762 in Andover.

When did Benjamin Abbot die?

Benjamin Abbot died on 25 October 1849 in New Hampshire.

What was Benjamin Abbot's occupation?

Benjamin Abbot was a pedagogue and teacher.

What nationality was Benjamin Abbot?

Benjamin Abbot was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Abbot

· Wikidata: Q4529512

· DBpedia: Benjamin Abbot

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