Jacob Gould SchurmanJacob Gould Schurman was a Canadian-American educator and diplomat, most notably serving as the President of Cornell University and as the United States Ambassador to Germany. Born on May 2, 1854, in Freetown, Canada, Schurman pursued his education a prestigious institutions, including the University of London, Heidelberg University, Acadia University, and Prince of Wales College. He held dual nationality, being both Canadian and American. Schurman's academic career was marked by his presidency at Cornell University, where he made significant contributions to the institution's development. In addition to his academic work, he played an influential role in international diplomacy, particularly during his tenure as Ambassador to Germany from 1925 to 1930. Throughout his career, Schurman was deeply involved in political and intellectual circles, helping shape policy decisions and academic discourse. He passed away on August 12, 1942, at the age of 88 in New York. Schurman was also a family man, with his daughter, Dorothy Schurman Hawes, carrying on his legacy. Read More Read Less