Peter Pouncey
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Peter R. Pouncey (October 1, 1937 – May 30, 2023) was a British-American author, classicist, and president of Amherst College. He was known for his wit, his erudition, and his sophisticated works of both academic analysis and fiction.
Quick Facts 16th President of Amherst College, Preceded by ...
Peter R. Pouncey | |
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16th President of Amherst College | |
In office 1984–1994 | |
Preceded by | Julian Gibbs |
Succeeded by | Tom Gerety |
Dean of Columbia College | |
In office 1972–1976 | |
Preceded by | Carl Hovde |
Succeeded by | Robert L. Belknap (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1937-10-01)October 1, 1937 Qingdao, China |
Died | May 30, 2023(2023-05-30) (aged 85) Canaan, Connecticut, U.S. |
Nationality | English |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Connecticut |
Education | University of Oxford (BA) Columbia University (PhD) |
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