William Alexander Duer
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For other people named William Duer, see William Duer (disambiguation).
William Alexander Duer (September 8, 1780 – May 30, 1858) was an American lawyer, jurist, and educator from New York City who served as the President of Columbia University from 1829 to 1842. He was also a slaveholder, owning numerous enslaved African Americans.[1]
Quick Facts 7th President of Columbia University, Preceded by ...
William Alexander Duer | |
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7th President of Columbia University | |
In office 1829–1842 | |
Preceded by | William Harris |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel Fish Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | (1780-09-08)September 8, 1780 New York City |
Died | May 30, 1858(1858-05-30) (aged 77) Staten Island, New York |
Resting place | First Presbyterian Churchyard, Morristown, New Jersey |
Spouse | Hannah Maria Denning |
Parent(s) | William Duer Catherine Alexander |
Relatives | John Duer (brother) William Duer (nephew) William Denning (father-in-law) Lord Stirling (grandfather) |
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