Franklin Carter
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Franklin Carter was an American
professor. Carter graduated from Williams College
in 1862, to later become a professor at the same school. During this time, he taught Latin
and German
classes. Also, he was the head of a language scholar organisation called the Modern Languages Association. Carter later became president of the Williams College
, thus becoming the first president of the university to also be a scholar. He brought John Haskell Hewitt
, who became acting president upon Carter's retirement in 1901.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professor. Carter graduated from Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
in 1862, to later become a professor at the same school. During this time, he taught Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
and German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
classes. Also, he was the head of a language scholar organisation called the Modern Languages Association. Carter later became president of the Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
, thus becoming the first president of the university to also be a scholar. He brought John Haskell Hewitt
John Haskell Hewitt
John Haskell Hewitt was an American classical scholar and educator, notable for serving as acting president of Williams College from 1901 to 1902....
, who became acting president upon Carter's retirement in 1901.
Sources
- http://archives.williams.edu/williamshistory/greylock/fcarter.php History of Franklin Carter