Alvin Duke Chandler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alvin Duke Chandler

U.S. Naval officer, university president

Date of Birth: 18-Aug-1902

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 26-May-1987

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Alvin Duke Chandler (August 18, 1902 – May 26, 1987) was the twenty-first president of the College of William & Mary, serving from 1951 to 1960.
He also served as the chancellor of The Colleges of William & Mary from 1960 to 1962; after that system was disbanded, he served as Chancellor of the College from 1962 to 1974.
Prior to his career at the College of William & Mary, Chandler served in the United States Navy, eventually reaching the rank of vice-admiral.
His father, Julian Alvin Carroll Chandler, also served as president of the College of William & Mary.
His personal papers as well as the papers from his time as president can be found in the Special Collections Research Center at the College of William & Mary.