James Marvin
American academic
About James Marvin
Lived 1820 – 1901 (aged 80–81). James Marvin was an American.
James Marvin (17 August 1820 – 1901) was the third Chancellor of the University of Kansas from 1874 to 1883.
Marvin was born in Peru, Clinton County, New York. He studied at Allegheny College graduating in 1849. He taught there and at Alfred Teachers' Seminary. Marvin and his wife Armina were the parents of two children.
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Who was James Marvin?
American academic
When was James Marvin born?
James Marvin was born on 17 August 1820.
When did James Marvin die?
James Marvin died in 1901.
What nationality was James Marvin?
James Marvin was American.
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MLA: "James Marvin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-marvin/.
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