James Shannon (academic)
James Shannon (1799–1859) was an Irish American academic, evangelist and second President of the University of Missouri[1] He was born in Monaghan County, Ireland and educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution.[2] Shannon was also a co-founder of Columbia College and the first president of Culver-Stockton College. He is buried at the Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, Missouri.
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References
- ^ "biographical note". University of Missouri archives. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
- ^ "Biographical Sketch On The Life of James Shannon". The Restoration Movement. Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
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