John Winthrop (educator)
John Winthrop (December 19, 1714 – May 3, 1779) was an American mathematician, physicist and astronomer. He was the 2nd Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in Harvard College.
John Winthrop | |
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Portrait by John Singleton Copley, c. 1773 | |
| Acting President of Harvard College | |
| In office 1769–1769 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Holyoke |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Locke |
| In office 1773–1773 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Locke |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Langdon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1714 Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
| Died | May 3, 1779 (aged 64) Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
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