What is John Silber's full name?
John Robert Silber
John Silber date of birth:
August 15, 1926
How old was John Silber when died?
86
Where was John Silber born?
San Antonio, Texas, USA
When did John Silber die?
September 27, 2012
Where did John Silber die?
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
John Silber body shape:
Average
What color is John Silber's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is John Silber gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is John Silber?
Presbyterian
What is John Silber's ethnicity?
White
What is John Silber nationality?
American
Where did John Silber go to university?
Trinity University , Yale University , University of Texas
What is John Silber's occupation?
Educator, Politics
John Silber claim to fame:
President and chancellor of Boston University
Short Biography
John Robert Silber (August 15, 1926 – September 27, 2012) was an American academician and candidate for public office. From 1971 to 1996 he was President of Boston University and from 1996 to 2002 Chancellor of the University. From 2002 to 2003 he again served as President (Ad Interim), and from 2003 until his death he held the title of President Emeritus. In 1990, he won the Democratic gubernatorial primary to become one of two major-party candidates for governor of Massachusetts in the general election of 1990. He lost that election to the Republican William Weld, who won by 38, 000 votes.