Archibald Alexander

Archibald Alexander (April 17, 1772 – October 22, 1851) was an American Presbyterian theologian and professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for 9 years as the President of Hampden–Sydney College in Virginia and for 39 years as Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor from 1812 to 1851.

Archibald Alexander
portrait by Bass Otis
1st Principal of Princeton Theological Seminary
In office
August 12, 1812  October 22, 1851
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded bySamuel Miller
3rd President of Hampden–Sydney College
In office
May 31, 1797  November 13, 1806
Preceded byDrury Lacy (Acting)
Succeeded byWilliam S. Reid (Acting)
Personal details
Born(1772-04-17)April 17, 1772
South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
DiedOctober 22, 1851(1851-10-22) (aged 79)
Princeton Township, New Jersey
Spouse
Janetta Waddel
(after 1802)
ChildrenJames Waddel Alexander
William Cowper Alexander
Joseph Addison Alexander
Alma materWashington & Lee (A.B.)
Princeton University (D.D.)
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