Alexander G. Ruthven | |
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7th President of the University of Michigan | |
In office 1929–1951 | |
Preceded by | Clarence Cook Little |
Succeeded by | Harlan Hatcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Hull, Iowa | January 1, 1882
Died | January 19, 1971 | (aged 89)
Alma mater | Morningside College, University of Michigan |
Profession | academic administrator, herpetologist |
Alexander Grant Ruthven (April 1, 1882 – January 19, 1971) was a herpetologist, zoologist and the President of the University of Michigan from 1929 to 1951.[1]