Samuel Wesley Stratton
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Samuel Wesley Stratton (July 18, 1861 – October 18, 1931) was an administrator in the American government, physicist, and educator.
Quick Facts 8th President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Preceded by ...
Samuel W. Stratton | |
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8th President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
In office January 1, 1923 (1923-01-01) – January 30, 1930 (1930-01-30) | |
Preceded by | Elihu Thomson (acting) |
Succeeded by | Karl Taylor Compton |
1st Director of the National Bureau of Standards | |
In office March 11, 1901 (1901-03-11) – December 31, 1922 (1922-12-31) | |
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Succeeded by | George K. Burgess |
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Born | (1861-07-18)July 18, 1861 Litchfield, Illinois, US |
Died | October 18, 1931(1931-10-18) (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts, US |
Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena, California |
Alma mater | Illinois Industrial University at Urbana |
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Discipline | Physics |
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