Erastus Otis Haven
Erastus Otis Haven (November 1, 1820 – August 2, 1881) was an American academic administrator, serving as the 2nd president of the University of Michigan from 1863 to 1869, as the 3rd president of Northwestern University from 1869 to 1872, and as the 2nd chancellor of Syracuse University from 1874 to 1880. He was a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church from 1880 until his death.
Erastus Otis Haven | |
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Haven as the Chancellor of Syracuse University c. 1875 | |
| 2nd Chancellor of Syracuse University | |
| In office September 1874 – 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Winchell |
| Succeeded by | Charles N. Sims |
| 3rd President of Northwestern University | |
| In office 1869–1872 | |
| Preceded by | David H. Wheeler (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Charles Henry Fowler |
| 2nd President of the University of Michigan | |
| In office 1863–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Philip Tappan |
| Succeeded by | James B. Angell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1820 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 2, 1881 (aged 60) Salem, Oregon |
| Spouse | Mary Frances (Coles) Rice |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan College |
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