David Hunter Riddle
David Hunter Riddle (April 14, 1805 – 1888) was the ninth and last president of Jefferson College from 1862 until its union with Washington College to form Washington & Jefferson College in 1865. He also served as trustee and the acting Principal of the Western University of Pennsylvania, today known as the University of Pittsburgh, from 1849 to 1855.
David Hunter Riddle | |
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David Hunter Riddle | |
| Acting Principal of the Western University of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1849–1855 | |
| Preceded by | Heman Dyer |
| Succeeded by | John F. McLaren |
| Ninth President of Jefferson College | |
| In office 1862–1865 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Alden |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1805 Martinsburg, Virginia |
| Died | July 16, 1888 (aged 83) Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Children | Matthew Brown Riddle |
| Alma mater | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Pastor, professor, education administrator |
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