Births on January 12

Samuel Langdon

Born on January 12, 1723

Samuel Langdon, American minister, theologian, and academic (d. 1797)

Samuel Langdon (January 12, 1723 – November 29, 1797) was an American Congregational clergyman and educator. After serving as pastor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was appointed president of Harvard University in 1774. He held that post until 1780.

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Events on 1723

14 Sep

Fort Manoel
Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena lays down the first stone of Fort Manoel in Malta.