Samuel Phillips Jr.
Samuel Phillips Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 5th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1801–1802 | |
| Governor | Caleb Strong |
| Preceded by | Vacant (last held by Moses Gill) |
| Succeeded by | Edward Robbins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1752 present-day North Andover, Massachusetts (then Andover) |
| Died | February 10, 1802 (aged 50) |
| Resting place | South Church Cemetery, Andover, MA |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Phebe Phillips |
Samuel Phillips Jr. (February 5, 1752 – February 10, 1802) was an American merchant, manufacturer, politician, and the founder of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Phillips is considered a pioneer in American education.