Patrick Hues Mell | |
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| President of the University of Georgia | |
| In office 1878–1888 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Holcombe Tucker |
| Succeeded by | William Ellison Boggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1814 Walthourville, Georgia |
| Died | January 26, 1888 (aged 73) Athens, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Amherst College |
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| Southern Baptists |
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Patrick Hues Mell (July 19, 1814 – January 26, 1888) was the president of the Southern Baptist Convention in two terms from 1863 to 1871 and from 1880 to 1887. He also served as chancellor of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens from 1878 until his resignation in 1888. (The head of the university was referred to as chancellor instead of president, from 1860 until 1932).[1]
- ^ Mell Jr., Patrick Hues. "Life of Patrick Hues Mell by His Son". Founders Ministries. Archived from the original on June 16, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2010.