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Joseph Alden

1807 – 1885

Academic and pastor

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About Joseph Alden

Lived 1807 – 1885 (aged 78). Joseph Alden was an American academic, writer, pastor and stated supply.

Joseph Alden (January 4, 1807 – August 30, 1885) was an American academic and Presbyterian pastor.

Education Alden was born in Cairo, New York, on January 4, 1807, and he began there to teach school when fourteen years of age, in order to pay his way through college.

Works Dr Alden besides his large work as an educator has been diligent in the use of his pen writing almost constantly for the periodical press and sending out at intervals instructive volumes for the benefit of his generation, were his earlier works were mostly for the young.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Union College, Brown University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Columbia University
Positions held
President
Employers
Williams College, Lafayette College, Princeton University, University at Albany, SUNY
Awards
Legum Doctor; Doctor of Divinity

Family & relationships

Child
William Livingston Alden

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joseph Alden's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Alden?

Academic and pastor (1807-1885)

When was Joseph Alden born?

Joseph Alden was born on 4 January 1807 in Cairo.

When did Joseph Alden die?

Joseph Alden died on 30 August 1885 in New York City.

What was Joseph Alden's occupation?

Joseph Alden was an academic, writer, pastor and stated supply.

What nationality was Joseph Alden?

Joseph Alden was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Alden

· Wikidata: Q6280950

· DBpedia: Joseph Alden

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