William Maxwell (educator)

William Maxwell
portrait by Cephas Thompson, 1811
7th President of Hampden–Sydney College
In office
September 1838  September 1844
Preceded byDaniel Lynn Carroll
Succeeded byPatrick J. Sparrow
Personal details
Born(1784-02-27)February 27, 1784
Norfolk, Virginia
DiedJanuary 10, 1857(1857-01-10) (aged 72)
James City County, Virginia
SpouseMary F. Robertson
Alma materB.A. Yale University
LL.B. Yale University
LL.D. Hampden–Sydney College
ProfessionAttorney, Senator, Educator

William Maxwell (February 27, 1784 – January 10, 1857) was the seventh President of Hampden–Sydney College from 1838 to 1844.