James Clark, American Jesuit (died 1885)

James Clark was an American Catholic priest and Jesuit who led the College of the Holy Cross during the American Civil War as president from 1861 to 1867. Born in Pennsylvania, he was educated at the United States Military Academy and served as an officer in the U.S. Army for one year, before converting to Catholicism and later entering the Society of Jesus.

October 21 is the 294th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 71 days remain until the end of the year.