William Maxwell (educator)

William Maxwell
portrait by Cephas Thompson, 1811
7th President of Hampden–Sydney College
In office
September 1838 – September 1844
Preceded byDaniel Lynn Carroll
Succeeded byPatrick J. Sparrow
Personal details
Born(1784-02-27)February 27, 1784
Norfolk, Virginia
DiedJanuary 10, 1857(1857-01-10) (aged 72)
James City County, Virginia
SpouseMary F. Robertson
Alma materB.A. Yale University
LL.B. Yale University
LL.D. Hampden–Sydney College
ProfessionAttorney, Senator, Educator

William Maxwell (February 27, 1784 – January 10, 1857) was the seventh President of Hampden–Sydney College from 1838 to 1844.