Thomas Roderick Dew
Thomas Roderick Dew | |
|---|---|
| 13th President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1836–1846 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Empie |
| Succeeded by | Robert Saunders, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1802 King and Queen County, Virginia, United States |
| Died | August 6, 1846 (aged 43) Paris, France |
| Education | The College of William & Mary |
| Occupation | Professor of History, Metaphysics, and Political Economy, College of William & Mary |
| Known for | Proslavery writings |
Thomas Roderick Dew (December 5, 1802 – August 6, 1846) was a professor and public intellectual, then president of The College of William & Mary (1836–1846). Although he first achieved national stature for opposing protective tariffs, today Dew may be best known for his pro-slavery advocacy.