Edward Hitchcock

Edward Hitchcock (May 24, 1793 – February 27, 1864) was an American geologist and the third President of Amherst College (1845–1854).

For other people named Edward Hitchcock, see Edward Hitchcock (disambiguation).

Edward Hitchcock
BornMay 24, 1793
Deerfield, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 27, 1864(1864-02-27) (aged 70)
Amherst, Massachusetts
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materDeerfield Academy
SpouseOrra White Hitchcock
Scientific career
FieldsGeology
Natural history
Author abbrev. (botany)E.Hitchc.
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