James D. Moffat
President of Washington & Jefferson College
About James D. Moffat
Lived 1846 – 1916 (aged 70).
James David Moffat was the 3rd president of Washington & Jefferson College.
Moffat, a native of New Lisbon, Ohio, was born on March 15, 1846. He resigned on January 1, 1915, after 33 years of service, citing his age of 68 years and the responsibilities of his office as factors in his retirement. At that time, he was one of the oldest college presidents in continuous service in the country, and his salary of $7,100 made him one of the highest paid presidents in the country. He died in his home in Washington, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 1916, after a short illness.
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Who was James D. Moffat?
President of Washington & Jefferson College (1846–1916)
When was James D. Moffat born?
James D. Moffat was born on 15 March 1846 in Lisbon.
When did James D. Moffat die?
James D. Moffat died on 4 November 1916 in Washington.
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