Thomas Roderick Dew

American economist (1802-1846) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 44

Thomas Roderick Dew 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.

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