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Robert J. Bernard

1894 – 1981

American academic

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About Robert J. Bernard

Lived 1894 – 1981 (aged 86–87).

Robert James Bernard (February 6, 1894 – June 9, 1981) was an American academic administrator. He was instrumental in the founding of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of adjacent, affiliated higher education institutions in Claremont, California, and served as its leader from 1942 to 1963.

Early life Bernard was born in Collinwood, Ohio, and grew up in Denver, Colorado. He briefly attended Colorado College before transferring to Pomona College when his family moved to Hollywood. He majored in English and graduated in 1917.

Career After graduation, he became an assistant to Pomona president James Blaisdell. When the Claremont Colleges were established in 1925, he was appointed secretary under Blaisdell.

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Important facts

Born
1894
Birth century
Died
1981
Education
Pomona College
Also known as
Robert Bernard, Robert James Bernard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert J. Bernard?

American academic

When was Robert J. Bernard born?

Robert J. Bernard was born in 1894.

When did Robert J. Bernard die?

Robert J. Bernard died in 1981.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert J. Bernard

· Wikidata: Q107907202

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