John Phillips (educator)
John Phillips (December 27, 1719 – April 21, 1795) was an early American educator and the cofounder of Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, along with his wife, Elizabeth Phillips. He was a major donor to Dartmouth College, where he served as a trustee. He also made significant donations to Harvard College and Princeton University.
John Phillips | |
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| Born | December 27, 1719 |
| Died | April 21, 1795 (aged 75) Exeter, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Resting place | Exeter Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Known for | Founding Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Spouses | Sarah Gilman
(m. 1743; died 1765)Elizabeth Hale (m. 1767) |
| Children | none |
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