Robert Maskell Patterson

Robert Maskell Patterson (March 23, 1787 – September 5, 1854) was an American professor of mathematics, chemistry and natural philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania from 1812 to 1828 and professor of natural philosophy at the University of Virginia from 1828 to 1835. He served as the 6th director of the United States Mint from 1835 to 1851 and as president of the American Philosophical Society from 1809 to 1854.

For other people with the same name, see Robert Patterson (disambiguation).
Robert Maskell Patterson
6th Director of the United States Mint
In office
1835–1851
PresidentMillard Fillmore
Preceded bySamuel Moore
Succeeded byGeorge Nicholas Eckert
Personal details
Born(1787-03-23)March 23, 1787
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedSeptember 5, 1854(1854-09-05) (aged 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
SpouseHelen Hamilton Leiper
RelationsRobert Patterson (father)
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