Archibald Alexander | |
|---|---|
.jpg) portrait by Bass Otis | |
| 1st Principal of Princeton Theological Seminary | |
| In office August 12, 1812 – October 22, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Miller |
| 3rd President of Hampden–Sydney College | |
| In office May 31, 1797[1] – November 13, 1806[2] | |
| Preceded by | Drury Lacy (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | William S. Reid (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1772 South River, Rockbridge, Virginia |
| Died | October 22, 1851 (aged 79) Princeton Township, New Jersey |
| Spouse |
Janetta Waddel
(after 1802) |
| Children | James Waddel Alexander William Cowper Alexander Joseph Addison Alexander |
| Alma mater | Washington & Lee (A.B.) Princeton University (D.D.) |
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Archibald Alexander (April 17, 1772 – October 22, 1851)[3] was an American Presbyterian theologian and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for 9 years as the President of Hampden–Sydney College in Virginia and for 39 years as Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor from 1812 to 1851.[4]
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