Frederick A. P. Barnard

Frederick A. P. Barnard
10th President of Columbia University
In office 1864–1889
Preceded by	Charles King
Succeeded by	Seth Low
Personal details
Born	(1809-05-05)May 5, 1809 Sheffield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	April 27, 1889(1889-04-27) (aged 79) New York City, U.S.
Spouse	Margaret McMurray
Relations	John G. Barnard (brother)
Alma mater	Yale University

Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard (May 5, 1809 – April 27, 1889) was an American academic and educator who served as the 10th President of Columbia University. Born in Sheffield, Massachusetts, he graduated from Yale University in 1828 and served in a succession of academic appointments, including as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi from 1856 to 1861. He assumed office as President of Columbia University in 1864, where he presided over a series of improvements to the university until his death in 1889. He was also known as an author of academic texts.