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Samuel Blatchford

1767 – 1828

American academic administrator

Christian minister

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About Samuel Blatchford

Lived 1767 – 1828 (aged 60). Samuel Blatchford was a christian minister.

Samuel Blatchford (August 1, 1767 – March 17, 1828) was the first president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Important facts

Born

1 August 1767, Devonport

Birth century

18th century

Died

27 March 1828, Lansingburgh

Occupation

Christian minister

Education

Homerton College

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Samuel Blatchford's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Blatchford?

American academic administrator (1767–1828)

When was Samuel Blatchford born?

Samuel Blatchford was born on 1 August 1767 in Devonport.

When did Samuel Blatchford die?

Samuel Blatchford died on 27 March 1828 in Lansingburgh.

What was Samuel Blatchford's occupation?

Samuel Blatchford was a christian minister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Blatchford

· Wikidata: Q7410934

· DBpedia: Samuel Blatchford (university president)

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