About John P. McNichols
Lived 1875 – 1932 (aged 57). John P. McNichols was an American catholic priest.
John P. McNichols, S.J. (February 24, 1875 - April 26, 1932) was an American Jesuit priest who served as the president of University of Detroit from 1921 until his death in 1932.
McNichols organized and oversaw the move of the university from its downtown campus on Jefferson Avenue to its current location at Livernois and Six Mile Road (renamed McNichols Road after his death). McNichols bought the 42 acres that would become the current campus in 1921 for $120,000. He also moved the University of Detroit Jesuit High School from Jefferson Avenue to Seven Mile Road., and founded the Jesuit parish of Gesu just north of the campus in 1922.
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Who was John P. McNichols?
Michigan academic (1875-1932)
When was John P. McNichols born?
John P. McNichols was born on 24 February 1875.
When did John P. McNichols die?
John P. McNichols died on 26 April 1932.
What was John P. McNichols's occupation?
John P. McNichols was a catholic priest.
What nationality was John P. McNichols?
John P. McNichols was American.
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