John Bapst
John Bapst SJ (born Johannes Bapst; December 17, 1815 – November 2, 1887) was a Swiss Jesuit missionary and educator who became the first president of Boston College.
The Reverend John Bapst | |
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| 1st President of Boston College | |
| In office 1863–1869 | |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johannes Bapst December 17, 1815 La Roche, Switzerland |
| Died | November 2, 1887 (aged 71) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodstock College cemetery |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 31, 1846 by Étienne Marilley |
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