William Weston Patton
American abolitionist (1821–1889)
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Summary
William Weston Patton was born on October 19, 1821[1], in New York City[2]. He died on January 1, 1889[3], in Westfield[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], songwriter[6], and academic administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 31, 1889[9]
- Place of burial: Spring Grove Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Position held: President of Howard University[12]
- Employer: Oberlin College[13], Howard University[14]
- Educated at: New York University[15], Union Theological Seminary[16], DePauw University[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Archives at: Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary[19]
- Family name: Patton[20]
- Given name: William[21], Weston[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Writing language: English[24]
Why It Matters
William Weston Patton is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was William Weston Patton born?
William Weston Patton was born in New York City[2].
Where did William Weston Patton die?
William Weston Patton died in Westfield[4].
What did William Weston Patton do for work?
William Weston Patton worked as a theologian[5], songwriter[6], and academic administrator[7].
Where did William Weston Patton go to school?
William Weston Patton was educated at New York University[15], Union Theological Seminary[16], and DePauw University[17].