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Cochran, David Henry

educator, scientist, college president, was born July 5, 1828, in Springville, N. Y. He attended the Springville academy, and in 1850 graduated from Hamilton college. He has been professor of natural sciences in the Clinton Liberal institute; principal of the Fredonia academy; and professor of natural science in the State Normal school of Albany, N. Y., of which institution he was also principal. In 1864 he accepted the presidency of the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic institute, which has flourished under his able management. He is a brilliant lecturer; and the author of numerous educational and scientific reports.