Braxton Craven | |
|---|---|
 Craven pictured in The Chanticleer 1912, Duke yearbook | |
| President of Duke University | |
| In office 1842–1863 | |
| Preceded by | Brantley York |
| Succeeded by | Marquis Lafayette Wood |
| In office 1866–1882 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1822 Randolph County, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | November 10, 1882 (aged 60) Durham, North Carolina, United States |
| Spouse | Irene Leach Craven |
Braxton Craven (August 22, 1822 – November 7, 1882) was an American educator. He served as the second president of the institution that became Duke University from 1842 to 1863 and then again from 1866 to 1882. The institution was known as Union Institute from 1841 to 1851, Normal College until 1859, and Trinity College until 1924. He taught ancient languages, ethics, philosophy, law, rhetoric, and logic at Duke.[1]
- ^ Duke's Presidents Archived 2013-03-28 at the Wayback Machine. Duke University Archives. Accessed on January 28, 2008.