James Petigru Boyce

James P. Boyce
1st President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJohn A. Broadus
Personal details
Born
James Petrigru Boyce

January 11, 1827
Charleston, SC, US
DiedDecember 28, 1888
Louisville, KY, US
SpouseLizzie Ficklin
ChildrenTwo daughters
Alma materBrown University
Princeton Theological Seminary
OccupationSeminary President
Known forTheologian
Military service
Branch/service
 Confederate States Army
Years active1845-1888
Era19th century
MovementSouthern Baptist

James Petigru Boyce (January 11, 1827 – December 28, 1888) was an American pastor, theologian, professor, chaplain, and a principle founder of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.