Preceded by E. R. Weeks Role Diplomat Name George Edgar | Spouse(s) Rebecca Fry Succeeded by Alvin Lewis | |
Born March 1, 1837Union, Virginia ( 1837-03-01 ) Died October 18, 1913(1913-10-18) (aged 76)Paris, Kentucky Alma mater Virginia Military Institute Education | ||
H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn received a farewell call from H.E. Mr. George Edga
George Matthews Edgar was the President of the Seminary West of the Suwannee River, in Tallahassee, Florida, an institution which eventually became Florida State University. He served in that office from 1887 to 1892. Edgar first called the West Florida Seminary "Florida State University" during Commencement in June 1891. He was also president of the Arkansas Industrial University (now the University of Arkansas) from 1884-1887. []
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