Ezra S. Carr
Ezra Slocum Carr (March 9, 1819 – November 27, 1894) was a professor at the University of Wisconsin (where he was also briefly a member of the Board of Regents) and at the University of California - Berkeley. He was originally trained as a medical doctor but taught in several scientific fields. He was a one time California Superintendent of Public Instruction. Carr and his wife Jeanne were close friends of John Muir and were extremely influential in Muir's life at several key junctures.
Ezra Slocum Carr | |
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| Born | March 9, 1819 Stephentown, New York |
| Died | November 27, 1894 (aged 75) Pasadena, California |
| Occupation(s) | Professor of natural sciences and agriculture |
| Known for | Progressive educator, friend and mentor to John Muir |
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