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Albert Hopkins (1807-1872) was the brother of Mark Hopkins, a member of the Class of 1826, and a professor at Williams for forty years.

1807	born July 14 in Stockbridge, MA
1824	enters Williams College
1826	graduates from Williams College
1827	appointed tutor at Williams
1829	elected professor of mathematics and philosophy
1834	takes trip to Europe to purchase instruments for astronomical observatory
1835	begins construction of Williams College Observatory; begins teaching French, which he does for five years
1837	receives license to preach from Berkshire Association
1838	elected professor of natural philosophy and astronomy
1841	marries Louisa Payson
1843	son Edward born
1862	death of wife
1863	founds Alpine Club, the first mountain-climbing association in the United States
1864	son Edward killed in Civil War
1866	founds Church of White Oaks, Williamstown
1869	marries Elizabeth Kilby; retires from professorship of natural philosophy
1872	dies May 24 in Williamstown of lingering illness

This page was derived from an article written for the Williams College Archives.

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