George A. Baxter

George Addison Baxter
5th President of
Washington & Lee University
In office
1799–1829
Preceded bySamuel Legrand Campbell
Succeeded byHenry Ruffner
President of
Hampden–Sydney College
In office
1835–1835
Preceded byJonathan P. Cushing
Succeeded byDaniel Lynn Carroll
Personal details
Born(1771-07-22)July 22, 1771
Rockingham County, Virginia
DiedApril 24, 1841(1841-04-24) (aged 69)[1]
Alma materWashington & Lee University
University of North Carolina[2]
ProfessionTheologian, 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]

  1. ^ Kaleidoscope. Vol. 1895. Hampden–Sydney, VA: Hampden–Sydney College. 1895. p. 16. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  2. ^ Kaleidoscope. Vol. 1895. Hampden–Sydney, VA: Hampden–Sydney College. 1895. p. 16. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
  3. ^ Kaleidoscope. 1895. Hampden-Sydney College