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  1. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851)

    Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (September 6, 1784-August 26, 1851), author, professor of law, was born at "Matoax" in Chesterfield County, Virginia. He was usually referred to as Beverley Tucker. He was…
  2. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1820-1890)

    Nathaniel Beverley Tucker(June 8, 1820 - July 4, 1890), Confederate Agent, was born in Winchester, Virginia, the grandson of St. George Tucker, the nephew of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851) and…
  3. Nathaniel Y. Elliott, III

    Nathaniel Y. Elliott, III was a Past Faculty member of the Department of English at William & Mary. Obituary Announcement From a Faculty and Staff Announcement Email from Provost Michael Halleran…
  4. National Novel Writing Month Club

    The National Novel Writing Month Club, or "Nanowrimo Club", was founded on the campus of William & Mary in the Fall of 2008 by J.T. Fales and Rachael Tatman '12. Though not officially affiliated…
  5. National Planned Giving Institute

    "The William & Mary National Planned Giving Institute offers a series of four seminars covering all aspects of gift development through major current and deferred planned giving. The Institute…
  6. Neuroscience

    "Neuroscience is a rigorous interdisciplinary study of the nervous system. It integrates the function of molecules, cells and networks as they give rise to fully formed behavioral and cognitive…
  7. Nicknames

    William & Mary has had several mascots along with changes to the nickname used for its athletic teams over time. While a mascot is defined as "a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a…
  8. Norborne Berkeley, 4th Baron de Botetourt (1718-1770)

    Norborne Berkeley, 4th Baron Botetourt (1718 - October 15, 1770) was governor of the Virginia Colony from 1768 to 1770. He was also a member of the Board of Visitors of William & Mary in…
  9. Norfolk College of William & Mary

    The Norfolk Division of William & Mary was established in 1930. Its name was changed in 1960 to Norfolk College of William & Mary. The institution became independent from the College of…
  10. Notable Alumni

    Lists of notable alumni in various fields including government, military, law, arts and media, and athletics.
  11. Nottoway plantation

    The Nottoway Plantation or Quarter was a tobacco plantation acquired by William & Mary in 1718 when the General Assembly presented the College with £1000, of which £100 was used to buy 2119 acres…

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