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Thomas Roderick Dew

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Thomas Roderick Dew

Birth
King and Queen County, Virginia, USA
Death
6 Aug 1846 (aged 43)
Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France
Burial
Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Author. President of College of William and Mary from 1836 until his death. Professor of history and political science at the College. An early Pro-slavery advocate, based on economic and religious reasons. Wrote the book "Review of the Debates in the Virginia Legislature," which argued against emancipation.
Author. President of College of William and Mary from 1836 until his death. Professor of history and political science at the College. An early Pro-slavery advocate, based on economic and religious reasons. Wrote the book "Review of the Debates in the Virginia Legislature," which argued against emancipation.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9100447/thomas_roderick-dew: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Roderick Dew (5 Dec 1802–6 Aug 1846), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9100447, citing Chapel of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.