Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. | |
|---|---|
 Tyler circa 1915 | |
| 17th President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1888–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Stoddert Ewell |
| Succeeded by | J. A. C. Chandler |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Richmond City | |
| In office December 8, 1887 – December 3, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | James N. Dunlop |
| Succeeded by | Walter T. Booth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1853 Charles City County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1935 (aged 81) Richmond, Virginia, U.S, |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Baker Tucker (died 1921) Sue Ruffin (died 1953) |
| Children | 6; including Harrison Ruffin Tyler |
| Parent(s) | John Tyler Julia Gardiner Tyler |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
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Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. (August 24, 1853 – February 12, 1935) was an American educator, genealogist, and historian. He was a son of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States. Tyler was the 17th president of the College of William & Mary, an advocate of historical research and preservation, and a prominent critic of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.