Orton, Edward, 1829-1899

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Birth 1829-03-09
Death 1899-10-16

Biographical notes:

First president of The Ohio State University (originally the Ohio State Agricultural and Mechanical College) and Professor of Geology, Mining and Metallurgy.

From the description of Commonplace book, 1848. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 22675241

First president of The Ohio State University (1873-1881) and Professor of Geology. Previously served as president of Antioch College; state geologist of Ohio for many years.

From the description of Papers, 1875-1887. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23852695

First President of The Ohio State University (originally the Ohio State Agricultural and Mechanical College). Also Professor of Geology, Mining and Metallurgy.

From the description of Papers, 1892-1898. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 14995853

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  • Ohio (as recorded)

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