Charles William John Eliot | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of the University of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office 1985–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Meincke |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Rollins Epperly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1928 Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Died | May 20, 2008 (aged 79) Sackville, New Brunswick |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse | Mary Williamson |
| Children | Charles, Sophia, Nicholas, Johanna, Luke |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Charles William John Eliot CM (December 8, 1928 – May 20, 2008), commonly known as Willie Eliot or C.W.J. Eliot, was a Canadian academic and university administrator. Best known for being the third President of the University of Prince Edward Island, Eliot also served as President of the Classical Association of Canada and Chair of the Association of Atlantic Universities, among other positions. He was a member of the Order of Canada and was posthumously recognized as a founder of the University of Prince Edward Island.[1]