Alfred Whitney Griswold
Alfred Whitney Griswold (October 27, 1906 – April 19, 1963) was an American historian and educator. He served as 16th president of Yale University from 1951 to 1963, during which he built much of Yale's modern scientific research infrastructure, especially on Science Hill.
Alfred Whitney Griswold | |
|---|---|
| 16th President of Yale University | |
| In office 1950–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Seymour |
| Succeeded by | Kingman Brewster Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1906 Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 1963 (aged 56) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Brooks |
| Relations | Eli Whitney (ancestor) |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
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