Ezra Stiles

(1759–1784) Translator United States

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Ezra Stiles was a translator from the United States, best known for Peace--not war.

Quick Facts About Ezra Stiles

Born: January 1, 1759
Died: January 1, 1784
Nationality: United States
Profession: Translator
Notable works: Peace--not war
Spouse: Elizabeth Stiles

About Ezra Stiles

Ezra Stiles was an American educator, academic, Congregationalist minister, theologian, and author. He is noted as the seventh president of Yale College (1778–1795) and one of the founders of Brown University. According to religious historian Timothy L. Hall, Stiles' tenure at Yale distinguishes him as "one of the first great American college presidents."

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Quotes by Ezra Stiles · Page 2

All the forms of civil polity have been tried by mankind, except one, and that seems to have been reserved in Providence…

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