Reverend Jonathan Blanchard (1811–1892) was a social reformer, abolitionist and the first president of Wheaton College, Illinois. 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the abolition of slavery. ... Blanchard Hall Wheaton College is a private, interdenominational Christian college located in Wheaton, Illinois. ...
Blanchard was born on January 19, 1811 in the town of Rockingham, Vermont.
Blanchard’s rationale was that a vote for the Liberty Party’s James G. Birney, a member of Blanchard’s church, was one less vote that Van Buren needed to be elected (Meulder, p.
Blanchard assumed a prominent role and was elected a vice-president for the convention.
Wheaton celebrated its 100th year anniversary during Edman's presidency, and its reputation for excellence grew to international acclaim.
He reinforced Wheaton's commitment to its biblical foundations and oversaw a period of significant growth relating to endowment, buildings, and academic programs.
Duane Litfin (right)(Ph.D., Purdue University; Ph.D., Oxford University) was inaugurated as Wheaton's seventh president in 1993.
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