John Lloyd Newcomb
John Lloyd Newcomb (December 18, 1881 – February 22, 1954) was an American educator. He served as the second president of the University of Virginia, ascending to the position after the death of Edwin Alderman. Newcomb, a member of the engineering faculty of the university, oversaw the university through the Depression and the Second World War and managed its physical expansion, including the building of Scott Stadium, the Bayly Art Museum, and Alderman Library.
John Lloyd Newcomb | |
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| Born | December 18, 1881 |
| Died | February 22, 1954 (aged 72) Charlottesville, Virginia, United States |
| Resting place | University of Virginia Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Known for | President of the University of Virginia |
| Term | 1931-1947 |
| Predecessor | Edwin A. Alderman |
| Successor | Colgate Darden |
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