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Hattie LittlesRussell Conwell Russell Conwell American clergyman and academic (1843–1925) Russell Herman Conwell (February 15, 1843 – December 6, 1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, author, lawyer, and writer. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia, as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple, and for his inspirational lecture, "Acres of Diamonds". He was born in South Worthington, Massachusetts. This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2013) Quick facts Born, Died ... Russell Herman Conwell Born (1843-02-15)February 15, 1843 South Worthington, Massachusetts, United States Died December 6, 1925(1925-12-06) (aged 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Alma mater Yale University Occupations Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer Known for Founder and first… (Source: Wikipedia)
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