John Silber Death
John passed away on September 27, 2012 at the age of 86 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA.
When did John Silber die?
September 27, 2012How old was John Silber when died?
86Where did John Silber die? What was the location of death?
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
John Silber Birthday and Date of Death
John Silber was born on August 15, 1926 and died on September 27, 2012. John was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 15, 1926
Date of Death: September 27, 2012
Age at Death: 86
John Silber - 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.