David Hunter Riddle | |
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 David Hunter Riddle | |
| Acting Principal of the Western University of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1849–1855 | |
| Preceded by | Heman Dyer |
| Succeeded by | John F. McLaren |
| Ninth President of Jefferson College | |
| In office 1862–1865 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Alden |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1805 Martinsburg, Virginia |
| Died | July 16, 1888 (aged 83) Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Children | Matthew Brown Riddle |
| Alma mater | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Pastor, professor, education administrator |
David Hunter Riddle (April 14, 1805 – 1888) was the ninth and last president of Jefferson College from 1862 until its union with Washington College to form Washington & Jefferson College in 1865. He also served as trustee and the acting Principal of the Western University of Pennsylvania, today known as the University of Pittsburgh, from 1849 to 1855.