Robert J. Henle
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Robert John Henle, S.J. (September 12, 1909 – January 20, 2000) was an American Catholic priest, Jesuit, and philosopher who served as president of Georgetown University from 1969 to 1976. Born in Iowa, Henle entered the Society of Jesus in 1927, and was educated in philosophy and theology at Saint Louis University. After teaching high school classics and publishing a series of widely used instructional books on Latin grammar, he earned his doctorate at the University of Toronto. Henle began his academic philosophy career at Saint Louis University, where became one of the leaders in the revival of Thomistic philosophy and theology. He also served in various administrative positions at the university, including as dean of the graduate school and academic vice president. In this latter capacity, he oversaw Saint Louis University's growing independence from, but continuing affiliation with, the Jesuit order.
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12 September 1909 Muscatine, Iowa
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20 January 2000 (aged 90) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
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| Zodiac | Virgo |
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