Philander Claxton
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Philander Priestly Claxton (September 28, 1862 – January 12, 1957) was an American educator and administrator.[1]
Quick Facts United States Commissioner of Education, President ...
Philander Claxton | |
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United States Commissioner of Education | |
In office June 30, 1911 – June 2, 1921 | |
President | William Taft Woodrow Wilson Warren Harding |
Preceded by | Elmer Brown |
Succeeded by | John Tigert |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-09-28)September 28, 1862 Shelbyville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | January 12, 1957(1957-01-12) (aged 94) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Education | University of Tennessee, Knoxville (BA, MA) Johns Hopkins University |
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