Dwight, Timothy, 1828-1916
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Dwight, Timothy, 1828-1916
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Dwight
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Timothy
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1828-1916
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Dwight, Timothy, V, 1828-1916
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Dwight
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1828-1916
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Dwight, Timothy, Younger, 1828-1916
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Dwight
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Timothy
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1828-1916
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Biographical History
Congregational minister, president of Yale.
Timothy Dwight was born on November 16, 1828 in Norwich, Connecticut. He graduated from Yale College in 1849 (B.A.) and 1852 (M.A.). Dwight was licensed to preach in 1855 and ordained in 1861. He served Yale College as tutor (1851-1855), assistant professor (1858-1861) and professor of Sacred Literature (1861-1886), acting treasurer (1886-1888), and President (1886-1899). Dwight wrote and edited several works. He died on May 26, 1916 in New Haven, Connecticut.
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https://viaf.org/viaf/1588948
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2435166
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n88641749
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n88641749
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American poetry
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Americans
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New Haven
CT, US
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Norwich
CT, US
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