Noah Porter
1811
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1892
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country of citizenship: United States of America
languages spoken, written or signed: English
educated at: Yale College
occupation: lexicographer, linguist, philosopher, writer
position held: board member
Noah Thomas Porter III (December 14, 1811 – March 4, 1892) was an American Congregational minister, academic, philosopher, author, lexicographer and an outspoken anti-slavery activist. Porter Mountain, of the Adirondack Mountains, was named for him after he was the first to climb it in 1875. He was President of Yale College (1871–1886). Source: Wikipedia (en)
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