Samuel G. Plantz
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Methodism
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minister and seventh president of Lawrence University
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849...
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He was born in Gloversville, New York
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on June 13, 1859, second child of James and Elsie Ann (Stoller) Plantz. He was raised in Emerald Grove, Rock Co, Wisconsin. He attended Milton College
Milton College
Milton College was a private college located in Milton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1844 as the Milton Academy, it closed in 1982. Its campus is now part of the Milton Historic District....
, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849...
in 1880. He was a student at Berlin University, 1890-1. He then went on to received his Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Ph.D. degrees from the Theological School of Boston University
Boston University
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in 1883.
Plantz became president of Lawrence University in 1894, and served until his death on November 14, 1924, in Sturgeon Bay, WI. During his tenure, the student body increased from 200 to 800 and the number of faculty from nine to 68. Numerous campus buildings were also erected during his presidency, including the prominent Chapel. Plantz Hall, built in 1961, is named for him.
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| Preceded by: Charles Wesley Gallagher |
President of Lawrence University Lawrence University Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849... |
Succeeded by: Henry Merritt Wriston Henry Wriston Henry Merritt Wriston was a United States' educator, presidential advisor, and served as president at both Brown University and Lawrence University.-Biography:... |