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John B. Creeden

(1871-1948) American Jesuit educator

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John Berchmans Creeden was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit, who served in many senior positions at Jesuit universities in the United States. Born in Massachusetts, he attended Boston College, and studied for the priesthood in Maryland and Austria. He taught at Fordham University and then at Georgetown University, where he became the dean of Georgetown College in 1909, and simultaneously served as the principal of Georgetown Preparatory School.

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Born
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Place of birth
Arlington wd
Died
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Place of death
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center wd
Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, academic administrator wd
Education
Boston College, Woodstock College, St. Stanislaus Novitiate wd

Positions held wd

  • regent (1929–1939)
  • dean (1926–1930)
  • regent (1926–1939)
  • President of Georgetown University (1918–1924)
  • Dean of the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences (1909–1918)
  • dean
  • head teacher

Questions

When was John B. Creeden born?
John B. Creeden was born on 12 September 1871 in Arlington.
What positions has John B. Creeden held?
Positions held by John B. Creeden include: regent (1929–1939); dean (1926–1930); regent (1926–1939); President of Georgetown University (1918–1924); Dean of the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences (1909–1918).
Where did John B. Creeden study?
John B. Creeden was educated at Boston College, Woodstock College, St. Stanislaus Novitiate.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): John B. Creeden · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q68814028 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: John B. Creeden 1922.png by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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