Lyon Gardiner Tyler

Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr.
Tyler circa 1915
17th President of the
College of William & Mary
In office
1888–1919
Preceded byBenjamin Stoddert Ewell
Succeeded byJ. A. C. Chandler
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Richmond City
In office
December 8, 1887 – December 3, 1889
Preceded byJames N. Dunlop
Succeeded byWalter T. Booth
Personal details
Born(1853-08-24)August 24, 1853
Charles City County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1935(1935-02-12) (aged 81)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S,
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery
Spouse(s)Anne Baker Tucker (died 1921)
Sue Ruffin (died 1953)
Children6; including Harrison Ruffin Tyler
Parent(s)John Tyler
Julia Gardiner Tyler
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
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Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. (August 24, 1853 – February 12, 1935) was an American educator, genealogist, and historian. He was a son of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States. Tyler was the 17th president of the College of William & Mary, an advocate of historical research and preservation, and a prominent critic of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.