Who is mercer university named after?

Mercer University is named after Jesse Mercer, a Baptist minister and educator who played a key role in establishing the university. Mercer was born in North Carolina in 1769 and was ordained as a minister in 1791. He served as a pastor in several states before moving to Georgia in 1803. In Georgia, Mercer became involved in education and helped establish several schools, including Mercer University. The university was chartered in 1833 and named in Mercer's honor. Mercer served as the university's first president until his death in 1841.