Victor L. Butterfield

Victor L. Butterfield (February 7, 1904 – November 19, 1975) was an American philosopher and educator who served as the eleventh President of Wesleyan University from 1943–1967.

Victor L. Butterfield
Born(1904-02-07)February 7, 1904
DiedNovember 19, 1975(1975-11-19) (aged 71)
NationalityUnited States
Alma materCornell University
Harvard University
Scientific career
FieldsPhilosophy

Early life and education

He was born February 7, 1904 in Kingston, Rhode Island to Kenyon L. Butterfield and Harriet M Butterfield.[1] He attended Cornell University and received his B.A. in 1927 and M.A. in 1928. In 1936 he earned a Ph.D. from Harvard.[2]

References

  1. "Family Search". Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  2. "Presidents of Wesleyan". wesleyan.edu.


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