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David Tappan

1752 – 1803

American theologian

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Lived 1752 – 1803 (aged 50–51). David Tappan was an American teacher, theologian and christian minister.

David Tappan (1752–1803) was an American theologian. He occupied the Hollis Chair at Harvard Divinity School until his death in 1803. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1796. He graduated from Harvard University in 1771.

Publications Tappen's publications include;

A Discourse Delivered in the Chapel of Harvard College, June 19, 1798, Occasioned by the Approaching Departure of the Senior Class From the University (Boston: Printed by Manning and Loring, 1798) Discourses on religion, morals, philosophy and metaphysics (New York, 1858) Lectures on Jewish antiquities (Cambridge [etc.]: W. Hilliard and E. Lincoln, 1807., 1807)

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Important facts

Born
1752
Birth century
Died
1803
Nationality
Education
Harvard University
Positions held
Hollis Chair of Divinity
Employers
Harvard University
Awards
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Tappan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Tappan?

American theologian

When was David Tappan born?

David Tappan was born in 1752.

When did David Tappan die?

David Tappan died in 1803.

What was David Tappan's occupation?

David Tappan was a teacher, theologian and christian minister.

What nationality was David Tappan?

David Tappan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Tappan

· Wikidata: Q5240274

· DBpedia: David Tappan

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