Edward Dickinson Duffield | |
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| Acting President of Princeton University | |
| In office 1932–1933 | |
| Preceded by | John Grier Hibben |
| Succeeded by | Harold W. Dodds |
| Member of the New Jersey Assembly | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1871 Princeton, New Jersey |
| Died | September 17, 1938 (aged 67) South Orange, New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (BA, MA) New York University Law School (JD) |
Edward Dickinson Duffield (March 3, 1871 – September 17, 1938) was an American politician, banker, and acting President of Princeton University following the retirement of John G. Hibben.[1][2][3] Duffield served in the New Jersey Assembly from 1904 to 1905 and later became president of Prudential Insurance Company of America.[2] He also acted as chairman of the board of trustees for Princeton University; he died from heart disease.[4]
- ^ "DUFFIELD WILL ACT AS PRINCETON HEAD; Insurance Executive to Serve Until Permanent Official Is Chosen by Board. APPOINTEE A LIFE TRUSTEE Descendant of First President of University -- Father Was Member of Faculty. EISENHARDT NAMED AIDE Dean Will Be Responsible fop Daily Administration -- Chief Will Retain Business Post". The New York Times. 1932-05-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "E. D. DUFFIED DIES; INSURANCE LEADER; President of the Prudential Company Succumbs at His Home-- Had Stroke Friday LAWYER AND LEGISLATOR Was Acting President of Princeton, 1932-33-Sponsor of Vast Housing Program Practiced Law in Jersey Supported Housing Project Served on Education Board". The New York Times. 1938-09-18. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Presidents of Princeton". Princetoniana Museum. Princeton University. Archived from the original on 2021-05-18. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Milestones, Sep. 26, 1938". Time. Vol. XXXII, no. 13. September 26, 1938. Retrieved July 30, 2021.