Historical FigureAmerican1843 – 1925
Russell Conwell
Founder of Temple University, inspirational speaker
Biography
American Baptist minister and founder of Temple University in Philadelphia. He is best known for his inspirational lecture 'Acres of Diamonds,' which he delivered thousands of times to raise funds for education.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Born
1843
Died
1925
Thinking about the name
Conwell
English origin
“A surname-derived given name likely from English place origins (Con- plus -well, meaning a spring or stream). The name carries an understated, wholesome quality rooted in English landscape and history. It suggests groundedness, natural simplicity, and a connection to the land.”