Albert G. Lane

Albert G. Lane
6th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools
In office
December 1891 – July 13, 1898
Preceded byGeorge C. Howland
Succeeded byElisha Andrews
Cook County Superintendent of Public Instruction
In office
December 1877 – December 1891
Preceded byC. D. Plant
Succeeded byO.T. Bright
In office
December 1869 – December 1873
Preceded byJohn F. Eberhart
Succeeded byC. D. Plant
Personal details
Born(1841-03-15)March 15, 1841
Galewood, Illinois, US
DiedAugust 22, 1906(1906-08-22) (aged 65)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Resting placeRosehill Cemetery
PartyRepublican
SpouseFrances Smallwood
Children2
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Albert Grannis Lane (March 15, 1841 – August 22, 1906), was an American educator who served as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools, Cook County superintendent of public instruction, and president of the National Education Association.

Lane was a nationally respected educator, and was described in obituary articles in newspapers across the United States as, "one of the most widely known educators in the West".

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