David Starr Jordan (January 19, 1851 – September 19, 1931) was a leading ichthyologist, educator, eugenicist, and peace activist. He was president of Indiana University and was the founding president of Stanford University.
Read more about David Starr Jordan: Early Life and Education, Career, Role in Coverup of The Murder of Jane Stanford, Legacy, Notable Works, Eponymy
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