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What did Matthew Fontaine Maury do later in life?
Maury accepted a teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute, holding the chair of physics.
What brought Matthew Fontaine Maury to Virginia Military Institute?
After building Carlotta and New Virginia Colony for displaced Confederates and immigrants from other lands, Maury accepted a teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute.
What are some things Matthew Fontaine Maury accomplished during his time in Virginia?
Maury advocated the creation of an agricultural college to complement the institute.
When did the creation of an agricultural college at the Virginia Military Institute happen?
That led to the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia, in 1872.
Are there any other notable experiences in Virginia for Matthew Fontaine Maury?
He declined the offer to become its first president partly because of his age.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Matthew Fontaine Maury article?
He had previously been suggested as president of the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Question: How often did this take place?
Self-contained rewrite: How often did Matthew Fontaine Maury being offered college presidencies take place?