John Merle Coulter

John Merle Coulter
4th President of the Lake Forest College
In office
1893–1896
Preceded byWilliam C. Roberts
Succeeded byJames Gore King McClure
8th President of Indiana University
In office
1891–1893
Preceded byDavid Starr Jordan
Succeeded byJoseph Swain
Personal details
Born(1851-11-20)November 20, 1851
Ningbo, China
DiedDecember 23, 1928(1928-12-23) (aged 77)
Yonkers, New York, US
Resting placeWarsaw, Indiana, US
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
Scientific career
FieldsBotany
Institutions
Doctoral students
Author abbrev. (botany)J.M.Coult.

John Merle Coulter, Ph. D. (November 20, 1851 – December 23, 1928) was an American botanist and educator.[1][2]: 57–9  In his career in education administration, Coulter is notable for serving as the president of Indiana University and Lake Forest College and the head of the Department of Botany at the University of Chicago.

  1. ^ "Coulter, John Merle". The International Who's Who in the World. 1912. p. 319 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Humphrey, Harry Baker. Makers of American Botany. Ronald Press Company. LCCN 61-18435.