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Victor L. Butterfield (February 7, 1904 – November 19, 1975) was an American philosopher and educator who served as the eleventh President of Wesleyan University from 1943 to 1967.
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| Born | February 7, 1904 |
| Died | November 19, 1975 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Cornell University Harvard University |
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| Fields | Philosophy |
Early life and education
editHe was born February 7, 1904, in Kingston, Rhode Island to Kenyon L. Butterfield and Harriet M Butterfield.[1] He attended Cornell University and received his B.A. in 1927 and M.A. in 1928. In 1936 he earned a Ph.D. from Harvard.[2]
Career at Wesleyan University
editDuring Butterfield's tenure as president of Wesleyan, the longest in its history, the number of faculty and students doubled, and its endowment increased from $10 million to $150 million.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Family Search". FamilySearch. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Presidents of Wesleyan". wesleyan.edu.
- ^ "Victor L. Butterfield Dies at 71; President Emeritus of Wesleyan". The New York Times. 1975-11-20. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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