Abraham Crum Shortridge | |
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2nd President of Purdue University | |
In office 12 June 1874 – 6 November 1875 | |
Preceded by | Richard Owen |
Succeeded by | John S. Hougham (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry County, Indiana | October 23, 1833
Died | October 8, 1919 | (aged 85)
Abraham Crum Shortridge (October 22, 1833 – October 8, 1919) was an American educator who was superintendent of the Indianapolis Public Schools and the second president of Purdue University.