Alvin Duke Chandler
Teacher, Deceased Person
1902 – 1987
Who was Alvin Duke Chandler?
Alvin Duke Chandler was the twenty-first president of the College of William & Mary, serving from 1951 to 1960. He also served as the chancellor of The Colleges of William & Mary from 1960 to 1962; after that system was disbanded, he served as Chancellor of the College from 1962 to 1974. Prior to his career at the College of William & Mary, Chandler served in the United States Navy, eventually reaching the rank of Vice-Admiral. His father, Julian Alvin Carroll Chandler, also served as president of the College of William & Mary. His personal papers as well as the papers from his time as president can be found in the Special Collections Research Center at the College of William & Mary.
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- Born
- Aug 18, 1902
Richmond - Parents
- Profession
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Naval War College
- Died
- May 26, 1987
Virginia Beach - Resting place
- Hollywood Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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