About F. S. Sampson
Lived 1814 – 1854 (aged 39). F. S. Sampson was an American christian minister.
Francis Smith Sampson (November 1, 1814 – April 9, 1854) was an American theologian who was acting President of Hampden–Sydney College from 1847 to 1848.
Biography Sampson was born in Dover Mills, Virginia to Richard Sampson, a respected agriculturist. He began studying theology in 1830 under his maternal uncle, Rev. Thornton Rogers of Albemarle. In October 1848, he was elected professor of oriental literature and languages in the Seminary and soon thereafter received his honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Hampden–Sydney College.
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Who was F. S. Sampson?
American theologian
When was F. S. Sampson born?
F. S. Sampson was born on 1 November 1814 in Goochland County.
When did F. S. Sampson die?
F. S. Sampson died on 9 April 1854 in Hampden-Sydney.
What was F. S. Sampson's occupation?
F. S. Sampson was a christian minister.
What nationality was F. S. Sampson?
F. S. Sampson was American.
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