John Howard Van Amringe
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John Howard Van Amringe (J. Howard Van Amringe) (1836 - 1915) was a U.S. educator and mathematician. He was born in Philadelphia, and graduated from Columbia in 1860. Thereafter, he taught mathematics at Columbia, holding a professorship from 1865 to 1910 when he retired. During his long presence at the school, he made many addresses and enjoyed unrivaled popularity. He served as the first president of the American Mathematical Society between 1889 and 1891.