# Edmund J. James

_American economist, professor, and university administrator (1855-1925)_

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> Edmund Janes James was an American academic, president of the University of Illinois from 1904 to 1920, and the primary founder, first president and first editor for the American Academy of Political and Social Science. He also served as the 7th president of Northwestern University from 1902 to 1904.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 May 1855 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Jacksonville ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P19))
- **Died:** 17 June 1925 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P570))
- **Place of death:** Covina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; jurist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P106))
- **Education:** Harvard University; Northwestern University; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P69))
- **Positions held:** president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580#P39))

## Questions

**When was Edmund J. James born?**  
Edmund J. James was born on 21 May 1855 in Jacksonville.

**What positions has Edmund J. James held?**  
Positions held by Edmund J. James include: president.

**Where did Edmund J. James study?**  
Edmund J. James was educated at Harvard University, Northwestern University, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Edmund J. James](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_J._James) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5339580](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5339580) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Cite this page

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