James McCosh
| James McCosh | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of Princeton University | |
| In office 1868–1888 | |
| Preceded by | John Maclean, Jr. | 
| Succeeded by | Francis Landey Patton | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1811 Ayrshire, Scotland | 
| Died | November 16, 1894 (aged 83) Princeton, New Jersey | 
| Children | A. J. McCosh | 
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James McCosh (April 1, 1811 – November 16, 1894) was a philosopher of the Scottish School of Common Sense. He was president of Princeton University 1868–88.