George W. Minns
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George Washington Minns (October 6, 1813 – January 14, 1895) was an American educator. He graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law in Massachusetts for several years before moving to California. After the collapse of his law practice, Minns became an educator. He helped train teachers for the city's public school system as the principal of Minns Evening Normal School, the predecessor of the California State Normal School, which, in turn, became San José State University, the founding campus of the California State University system.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Principal of San José State University, Preceded by ...
George W. Minns | |
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1st Principal of San José State University | |
In office 1865–1866 | |
Preceded by | Ahira Holmes |
Succeeded by | Henry P. Carlton |
In office 1857–1862 | |
Succeeded by | Ahira Holmes |
Personal details | |
Born | (1813-10-06)October 6, 1813 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 1895(1895-01-14) (aged 81) Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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