Henry Louis Smith

Henry Louis Smith
9th President of Davidson College
In office
1901–1912
Preceded byJohn Bunyan Shearer
Succeeded byWilliam Joseph Martin Jr.
17th President of Washington and Lee University
In office
1912–1929
Personal details
Born(1859-07-30)July 30, 1859
Greensboro, North Carolina
DiedFebruary 17, 1951(1951-02-17) (aged 91)
Greensboro, North Carolina
EducationDavidson College
University of Virginia
ProfessionProfessor
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Henry Louis Smith (July 30, 1859 – February 27, 1951) was an American academic administrator, educator, and physicist. He was president of Davidson College and of Washington and Lee University. He was a pioneer in the use of the X-ray machine and psychological warfare.