Francis Wayland Sr.
Francis Wayland (born March 11, 1796 in New York City , † September 30, 1865 in Providence , Rhode Island ) was an American clergyman and President of Brown University .
Life
Francis Wayland graduated from Union College in Schenectady and studied medicine with doctor Ely Burritt in Troy and New York City before moving to theology and attending Andover Theological Seminary. For financial reasons he had to break off and was from 1817 tutor at Union College. In 1821 he was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Boston and in 1826 he returned to Union College as a professor of natural philosophy. From 1827 to 1855 he was the successor to Asa Messer President of Brown University. He then pastored the First Baptist Church in Providence for a year .
He published books on ethics, philosophy, and economics. He was active in public affairs such as librarianship, school and prison reform, the anti-slavery movement and the teetotaler movement.
His two sons published his biography. His son Francis was a politician.
In 1830 Wayland was honored with admission to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences .
Fonts (selection)
- Elements of Moral Science (1835)
- Elements of Political Economy (1837)
- The Limitations of Human Responsibility (1838)
- Domestic Slavery Considered as a Scriptural Institution (1845)
- Memoirs of Harriet Ware (1850)
- Memoirs of Adoniram Judson (1853)
- Elements of Intellectual Philosophy (1854)
- Notes on the Principles and Practices of Baptist Churches (1857)
- Letters on the Ministry of the Gospel (1863)
- Memoir of Thomas Chalmers (1864)
Web links
- Francis Wayland senior in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wayland, Francis Sr. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wayland, Francis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American clergyman and president of Brown University |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 11, 1796 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 30, 1865 |
| Place of death | Providence , Rhode Island |