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Charles Chauncy

1592-11-05 – 1672-02-19

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Charles Chauncy (1592-1672)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Charles Chauncy (baptized 5 November 1592 – 19 February 1672) was an Anglo-American Congregational clergyman, educator, and secondarily, a physician who served as the second president of Harvard College from 1654 to 1672.

Occupation & Career

pastor, educator, physician, theologian, Christian minister

Education

Westminster School; Trinity College; University of Cambridge

Faith & Community

Puritans; Congregationalism in the United States

Legacy Highlights

Church

Congregationalism in the United States · Puritans

Education & Institutions

Trinity College · University of Cambridge · Westminster School

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5076206 — wikidata View source

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