Andrew Dickson White

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Andrew Dickson White was an influential American historian and educator, best known for his role in the founding of Cornell University, where he served as its first president. His dedication to academic freedom and the promotion of science over religious dogma was evident in his writings and educational policies. White's significant contributions to historical scholarship include his work "A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom," in which he argued for the compatibility of science and religion while highlighting the conflicts that arose throughout history.