Palfrey, John Gorham

Education

LL.D. 8.12.1838.

Birth/childhood

Born 2.5.1796 son of John Palfrey of Boston and Mary Gorham.

Career

Studied at Harvard University - B.A. 1818.

Unitarian clergyman. Professor of Sacred Literature, Harvard University 1831-1839 (resigned). [Minister, university professor]

Edited North American Review 1835-1843. In politics for a time. [Politician, editor]

Many publications.

Death

Died 26.4.1881.

Sources

  • D.A.B.