Daniel P. Jordan (historian)

Daniel Porter Jordan Jr. (July 22, 1938[1] – March 21, 2024) was an American historian.

Daniel P. Jordan
Born
Daniel Porter Jordan Jr.

(1938-07-22)July 22, 1938
DiedMarch 21, 2024(2024-03-21) (aged 85)
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi
University of Virginia
OccupationHistorian
Children3; including Daniel P. Jordan III

Life and career

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Jordan was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi, earning a bachelor's degree in 1960 and a master's degree in history in 1962. He also attended the University of Virginia, studying under Merrill D. Peterson and earning his PhD degree in 1970.[2]

Jordan was a history professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.[2]

Jordan was president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation[3][4] from 1985 to 2008.

Jordan died on March 21, 2024, at the age of 85.[2][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Daniel Porter Jordan Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Smith, Harrison (March 26, 2024). "Daniel P. Jordan, transformative leader of Monticello, dies at 85". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Historic journey's origins were origins were in Virginia". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. January 12, 2003. p. A1. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Monticello's views to be preserved". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. March 3, 2008. p. A7. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ Sandomir, Richard (April 6, 2024). "Daniel P. Jordan, Monticello Leader in Changing Times, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2024.