James Blair (clergyman)

James Blair
Oil painting of James Blair by Charles Bridges from William & Mary
1st President of the
College of William & Mary
In office
1693–1743
Succeeded byWilliam Dawson
Personal details
Born1656
Kingdom of Scotland
Died18 April 1743 (aged 86–87)
Williamsburg, Virginia
SpouseSarah Harrison
Alma materUniversity of Aberdeen
University of Edinburgh
Signature

James Blair (1656 – 18 April 1743) was a Scottish-born clergyman in the Church of England. He was also a missionary and an educator, best known as the founder of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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