George H. Brimhall | |
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| President of Brigham Young University | |
| In office April 1904[1] – July 1921[1] | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Cluff |
| Succeeded by | Franklin S. Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1852 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1932 (aged 79) Provo, Utah, U.S. |
George Henry Brimhall (December 9, 1852 – July 29, 1932) was president of Brigham Young University (BYU) from 1904 to 1921. After graduating from Brigham Young Academy (BYA), Brimhall served as principal of Spanish Fork schools and then as district superintendent of Utah County schools, finally returning to BYU. In April 1904, Brimhall became president of the school, which had become BYU in October 1903.[1] As president of BYU, Brimhall helped institute the collegiate program, departments for specific subjects, and an emphasis on religious learning.[2]
- ^ a b c Bergera, Gary James; Priddis, Ronald (1985). "Chapter 1: Growth & Development". Brigham Young University: A House of Faith. Salt Lake City: Signature Books. ISBN 0-941214-34-6. OCLC 12963965.
- ^ Ernest L. Wilkinson, ed., Brigham Young University: The First 100 Years. (Provo: BYU Press, 1975) Vol. 1, p. 331-521.