Alvin Duke Chandler
Alvin Duke Chandler (August 18, 1902 – May 26, 1987) was the an American Navy officer and the twenty-first president of the College of William & Mary, serving from 1951 to 1960. He also served as the chancellor of The Colleges of William & Mary from 1960 to 1962; after that system was disbanded, he served as Chancellor of the College from 1962 to 1974. Prior to his career at the College of William & Mary, Chandler served in the United States Navy, eventually reaching the rank of vice-admiral. His father, Julian Alvin Carroll Chandler, also served as president of the College of William & Mary. His personal papers as well as the papers from his time as president can be found in the Special Collections Research Center at the College of William & Mary.
Rear Admiral Alvin Duke Chandler | |
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| 19th Chancellor of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1962–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Colgate Darden (1947) |
| Succeeded by | Warren E. Burger (1986) |
| 21st President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1951–1960 | |
| Preceded by | John Edwin Pomfret |
| Succeeded by | Davis Young Paschall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1902 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | May 26, 1987 (aged 84) Virginia Beach General Hospital |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Spouse | Louise Michaels Chandler (until 1987, his death) |
| Parent(s) | Julian Alvin Carroll Chandler (1872 - 1934) Lenore Burton Duke Chandler (1875 - 1920) |
| Relatives | brothers Herbert G., Carroll C., and J. A. C. Chandler Jr. |
| Education | College of William & Mary (attended, 1918) U.S. Naval Academy (B.S., 1923) Imperial Defence College (1949-1950) |
| Occupation | Naval officer, educator |
| Awards | Legion of Merit with Gold Star |