Albert G. Lane
Albert G. Lane | |
|---|---|
| 6th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools | |
| In office December 1891 – July 13, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Howland |
| Succeeded by | Elisha Andrews |
| Cook County Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office December 1877 – December 1891 | |
| Preceded by | C. D. Plant |
| Succeeded by | O.T. Bright |
| In office December 1869 – December 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Eberhart |
| Succeeded by | C. D. Plant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1841 Galewood, Illinois, US |
| Died | August 22, 1906 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Smallwood |
| Children | 2 |
Albert Grannis Lane (March 15, 1841 – August 22, 1906), was an American educator who served as superintendent of Chicago Public Schools, Cook County superintendent of public instruction, and president of the National Education Association.
Lane was a nationally respected educator, and was described in obituary articles in newspapers across the United States as, "one of the most widely known educators in the West".