Albert G. Lane
Albert Grannis Lane (March 15, 1841 – August 22, 1906), was an American educator who served as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools, Cook County superintendent of public instruction, and president of the National Education Association.
Albert G. Lane | |
|---|---|
| 6th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools | |
| In office December 1891 – July 13, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Howland |
| Succeeded by | Elisha Andrews |
| Cook County Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office December 1877 – December 1891 | |
| Preceded by | C. D. Plant |
| Succeeded by | O.T. Bright |
| In office December 1869 – December 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Eberhart |
| Succeeded by | C. D. Plant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1841 Galewood, Illinois, US |
| Died | August 22, 1906 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Smallwood |
| Children | 2 |
Lane was a nationally respected educator, and was described in obituary articles in newspapers across the United States as, "one of the most widely known educators in the West".
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