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Encyclopedia > Eliphalet Pearson
Eliphalet Pearson
Born 1752
Died 1826
Occupation Educator

Eliphalet Pearson U.S. educator; 1st principal of Phillips Academy 1778-1786; acting president of Harvard 1804-1806. 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The oldest surviving photograph, Nicéphore Niépce, circa 1826 1826 (MDCCCXXVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized...


Pearson graduated from Harvard in 1773.[1]


After the death of Joseph Willard in 1804, Pearson became the interim president of Harvard University. He resigned that post in 1806, when Samuel Webber became president. Joseph Willard (1738 - September 25, 1804) was a U.S. Congregational clergyman and academic. ... Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) , is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 1636,[1] Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning still operating in the United States. ... Samuel Webber (1759 - July 17, 1810) was a U.S. clergyman, mathematician, and academic. ...


References

  1. ^ Eliphalet Pearson at Famous Americans
Academic Offices
Preceded by
Joseph Willard
President of Harvard University
acting

1804–1806
Succeeded by
Samuel Webber

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