rd President of Princeton University In office 1902  –  1910 Preceded by Francis L. Patton Succeeded by John Aikman Stewart Born December 28 , 1856 ( 1856-12-28 ) Staunton Died February 03 , 1924 (age 67) Washington Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Ellen Axson Wilson Edith Galt Wilson Alma mater Princeton University Occupation Academic ( Political scientist ),