John Thornton Kirkland
(1770-1840)
President of Harvard University
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John Thornton Kirkland (August 17, 1770 – April 26, 1840) served as President of Harvard University from 1810 to 1828. As an undergraduate, he was a member of the Hasty Pudding. A religious minister like many of his predecessors, he is remembered chiefly for his lenient treatment of students. Kirkland House, one of Harvard's undergraduate "houses," or residence halls, was named in his honor.
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17 August 1770 unknown
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26 April 1840 (aged 69)
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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