Dwight, Timothy, 1828-1916

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Dates:
Birth 1828-11-16
Death 1916-05-26
Gender:
Male
Americans
English

Biographical notes:

Congregational minister, president of Yale.

From the description of Letters of Timothy Dwight [manuscript], 1894-1897. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812954

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.

From the description of Dwight family papers, 1713-1937 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702197061

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  • American poetry

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  • New Haven, CT, US
  • Norwich, CT, US

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