Andrew Dickson White (November 7, 1832 – November 4, 1918) was an American historian and educator, who was the cofounder of Cornell University and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. A politician, he had served as state senator in New York. He was later appointed as a US diplomat to Germany and Russia, among other responsibilities.
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Andrew Dickson White 7 November 1832 Homer, New York USA
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4 November 1918 (aged 85) A.D. White House, Ithaca, New York, US
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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