Joseph Caldwell

Joseph Caldwell (April 21, 1773 – January 27, 1835) was a U.S. educator, Presbyterian minister, mathematician, and astronomer. He was the first president of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding the office from 1804 until 1812, and from 1816 until his death in 1835.

For other people named Joseph Caldwell, see Joseph Caldwell (disambiguation).
Joseph Caldwell
Portrait of Caldwell.
Born(1773-04-21)April 21, 1773
Lamington, New Jersey
DiedJanuary 27, 1835(1835-01-27) (aged 61)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Alma materPrinceton University
Occupation(s)Mathematician, Educator, Religious Minister, Astronomer
Known for1st President of the University of North Carolina
Term1796-1797 (presiding professor)
1799-1804 (presiding professor)
1804-1812
1816-1835
PredecessorCharles Wilson Harris
James Smiley Gillaspie
SuccessorJames Smiley Gillaspie
Robert Hett Chapman
David Lowry Swain
Spouses
  • Susan Rowan
  • Helen Hogg Hooper
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