Andrew Dickson White

Andrew Dickson White

Andrew Dickson White (pronounced: An-drew Dick-son White, /ˈændruː ˈdɪksən waɪt/) was an American historian and educator, who was the co-founder of Cornell University and served as its first president for nearly two decades.

Etymology

The name "Andrew" is of Greek origin, derived from the word "Andreas", which means "manly" or "brave". "Dickson" is of Scottish origin and means "son of Dick". The surname "White" is of English origin and is a descriptive name for someone with white hair or a pale complexion.

Related Terms

• Historian: An individual who studies and writes about the past, and is regarded as an authority on it.
• Educator: A person who provides instruction or education; a teacher.
• Cornell University: A private and statutory Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York.
• President: The highest executive officer of a modern republic, as the Chief Executive of the United States.

See Also

• Ivy League
• Research University
• Ithaca, New York

References

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