John Wheelock

John Wheelock (January 28, 1754 April 4, 1817) was the eldest son of Eleazar Wheelock who was the founder and first president of Dartmouth College; John Wheelock succeeded his father as the College’s second president.

John Wheelock
2nd President of Dartmouth College
In office
1779–1815
Preceded byEleazar Wheelock
Succeeded byFrancis Brown
Personal details
Born(1754-01-28)January 28, 1754
Lebanon, Colony of Connecticut, British America
DiedApril 4, 1817(1817-04-04) (aged 63)
Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
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