Edward D. Boone

Edward D. Boone SJ (February 27, 1833 – January 16, 1916) was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit who was the president of the College of the Holy Cross from 1878 to 1883. Born in Washington, D.C., he graduated from Holy Cross in 1851 and entered the Society of Jesus the following year. Before becoming president, he taught at various Jesuit colleges. He spent the last twenty-five years of his life at Loyola College in Maryland and as a prison chaplain.

The Reverend
Edward D. Boone
11th President of the College of the Holy Cross
In office
1878–1883
Preceded byJoseph B. O'Hagan
Succeeded byRobert W. Brady
Personal details
Born(1833-02-27)February 27, 1833
City of Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedJanuary 16, 1916(1916-01-16) (aged 82)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeWoodstock College cemetery
EducationCollege of the Holy Cross (AB)
Orders
OrdinationJuly 2, 1866
by Martin John Spalding
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