George Frederick Holmes
George Frederick Holmes (c. 1820 – November 4, 1897), emigrated to the United States where he taught history and literature and became the first Chancellor of the University of Mississippi (from 1848 to 1849). From 1857 until his death, Holmes taught literature, history and political economy at the University of Virginia and became known for textbooks designed for use in schools in the southern United States.
George Frederick Holmes | |
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| 1st Chancellor of the University of Mississippi | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | Augustus Baldwin Longstreet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1820 British Guyana |
| Died | November 4, 1897 |
| Spouse | Lavellette Holmes |
| Children | 2 sons, 3 daughters |
| Residence | Oxford, Mississippi |
| Education | University of Durham |
| Profession | Charlottesville, Virginia |
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