Henry Wriston

Henry Wriston
11th President of Brown University
In office
1937–1955
Preceded byClarence Barbour
Succeeded byBarnaby Keeney
Personal details
Born(1889-07-04)July 4, 1889
Laramie, Wyoming, United States
DiedMarch 8, 1978(1978-03-08) (aged 88)
New York City, New York
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery
Springfield, Massachusetts
Alma materWesleyan University
Harvard University

Henry Merritt Wriston (July 4, 1889 – March 8, 1978) was an American educator, presidential advisor, and served as president at both Brown University and Lawrence University.[1]

  1. ^ Mitchell, Martha. "Wriston, Henry M.". Encyclopedia Brunoniana. Brown University. Retrieved 7 October 2011.