John Grier Hibben | |
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14th President of Princeton University | |
In office 1912–1932 | |
Preceded by | John Aikman Stewart (acting) |
Succeeded by | Edward D. Duffield (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Peoria, Illinois, U.S. | April 19, 1861
Died | May 16, 1933 Union County, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 72)
John Grier Hibben (April 19, 1861[1] – May 16, 1933) was a Presbyterian minister, a philosopher, and educator. He served as president of Princeton University from 1912–1932, succeeding Woodrow Wilson and implementing many of the reforms started by Wilson.[2][3] His term as President began after the term of Acting Princeton President Stewart, who served for two years after Wilson's departure.