Julius Hawley Seelye | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Amasa Norcross |
| 5th President of Amherst College | |
| In office 1876–1890 | |
| Preceded by | William Augustus Stearns |
| Succeeded by | Merrill Edward Gates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1824 Bethel, Connecticut |
| Died | May 12, 1895 (aged 70) Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Tillman James |
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Julius Hawley Seelye (September 14, 1824 – May 12, 1895) was a missionary, author, United States representative, and former president of Amherst College. The system of Latin honors in use at many universities worldwide is said to have been created by him.