Benjamin Wadsworth
Benjamin Wadsworth (February 28, 1670 – March 16, 1737) was an American Congregational clergyman and educator. He was trained at Harvard College (B.A., 1690; M.A., 1693). He served as minister of the First Church in Boston; and as president of Harvard from 1725 until his death.
The Reverend Benjamin Wadsworth | |
|---|---|
| President of Harvard College | |
| In office 1725–1737 | |
| Preceded by | John Leverett |
| Succeeded by | Edward Holyoke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1670 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 16, 1737 (aged 67) Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | Ruth Boardman |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
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