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William Henry Allen (academician)

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William Henry Allen
2nd President of the Pennsylvania State University
In office
1864–1866
Preceded byEvan Pugh
Succeeded byJohn Fraser
Personal details
Born(1808-03-27)March 27, 1808
Readfield, Maine, US
DiedAugust 29, 1882(1882-08-29) (aged 74)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Alma materBowdoin College
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William Henry Allen (March 27, 1808 – August 29, 1882) was an American professor and academic administrator. A graduate of Bowdoin College, he served as acting president of Dickinson College from 1847 until 1848, and later was selected as the second president of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1864 until 1866. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1858.

References

  1. Wikisource "Allen, William Henry". The Biographical Dictionary of America. Vol. 1. 1906. p. 92.
  2. "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
Academic offices
Preceded byEvan Pugh Pennsylvania State University President
1864 – 1866 		Succeeded byJohn Fraser
Presidents of the Pennsylvania State University


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