Randolph Sinks Foster

Randolph Sinks Foster
2nd President of Northwestern University
In office
1856–1860
Preceded byHenry Sanborn Noyes (interim)
Succeeded byHenry Sanborn Noyes (interim)
Personal details
Born(1820-02-22)February 22, 1820
Williamsburg, Ohio
DiedMay 1, 1903(1903-05-01) (aged 83)
Newton, Massachusetts
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery
SpouseSarah Miley Foster
Parents
  • Israel Foster (father)
  • "Polly" Kain (mother)
Alma mater
ProfessionEducator
Signature
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Randolph Sinks Foster (February 22, 1820 – May 1, 1903) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1872.

  1. ^ "Northwestern University Biography of Randolph Foster".