Albert A. Murphree
Albert A. Murphree | |
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Murphree, c. 1927 | |
| 2nd President of the University of Florida | |
| In office April 16, 1909 – December 20, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Sledd |
| Succeeded by | James M. Farr (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Alexander Murphree April 29, 1870 Chepultepec, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1927 (aged 57) Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | Jennie Henderson Murphree |
| Alma mater | University of Nashville (BA) Florida State University (MA) |
| Occupation | Mathematics Professor University President |
Albert Alexander Murphree (April 29, 1870 – December 20, 1927) was an American college professor and university president. Murphree was a native of Alabama, and became a mathematics instructor after earning his bachelor's degree. He later served as the third president of Florida State College (later renamed Florida State University) from 1897 to 1909, and the second president of the University of Florida from 1909 to 1927. Murphree is the only person to have been the president of both of Florida's original state universities, the University of Florida and Florida State University, and he played an important role in the organization, growth and ultimate success of both institutions.