George Addison Baxter | |
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5th President of Washington & Lee University | |
In office 1799–1829 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Legrand Campbell |
Succeeded by | Henry Ruffner |
President of Hampden–Sydney College | |
In office 1835–1835 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan P. Cushing |
Succeeded by | Daniel Lynn Carroll |
Personal details | |
Born | Rockingham County, Virginia | July 22, 1771
Died | April 24, 1841[1] | (aged 69)
Alma mater | Washington & Lee University University of North Carolina[2] |
Profession | Theologian, Educator |
George Addison Baxter (July 22, 1771 – April 24, 1841) was an educator, American university administrator, theologian and author. He served as President of Washington and Lee University from 1799 to 1829 and Hampden–Sydney College from 1835 until his death.[3]