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George Edgar Vincent
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For other people named George Vincent, see George Vincent (disambiguation).
George Edgar Vincent (March 21, 1864 – February 2, 1941) was an American sociologist and university president.[1]
Quick Facts 3rd President of the University of Minnesota, Preceded by ...
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3rd President of the University of Minnesota | |
In office 1911–1917 | |
Preceded by | Cyrus Northrop |
Succeeded by | Marion LeRoy Burton |
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Born | (1864-03-21)March 21, 1864 Rockford, Illinois United States |
Died | February 1, 1941(1941-02-01) (aged 76) New York City, New York United States |
Spouse | Louise (Palmer) Vincent |
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Alma mater | Yale University |
Profession | Sociologist, Professor, University President |
Known for | Co-author of the first sociology textbook with Albion Small |
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