Jared Sparks

The Reverend Jared Sparks
17th President of Harvard College
In office 1849–1853
Preceded by	Edward Everett
Succeeded by	James Walker
1st McLean Professor of Ancient and Modern History Harvard College
In office 1838–1849
16th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives
In office December 10, 1821 – December 5, 1822
Preceded by	John Nicholson Campbell
Succeeded by	John Brackenridge, D.D.
Personal details
Born	(1789-05-10)May 10, 1789 Willington, Connecticut
Died	March 14, 1866(1866-03-14) (aged 76) Cambridge, Massachusetts
Spouse(s)	1832, Frances Ann Allen, d. 1835. 1839, Mary Crowninshield Silsbee.
Education	Harvard College
Profession	Historian, educator, and minister
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Jared Sparks (May 10, 1789 – March 14, 1866) was an American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister. He served as President of Harvard College from 1849 to 1853.