William Allen (biographer)
American biographer, scholar and academic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Allen (January 2, 1784 – July 16, 1868) was an American biographer, scholar and academic. He served as president of both Dartmouth University and Bowdoin College.
Quick Facts 3rd President of Bowdoin College, Preceded by ...
William Allen | |
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3rd President of Bowdoin College | |
In office 1820–1839 | |
Preceded by | Jesse Appleton |
Succeeded by | Leonard Woods |
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Born | (1784-01-02)January 2, 1784 Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
Died | July 16, 1868(1868-07-16) (aged 84) Northampton, Massachusetts |
Spouse(s) | Maria Malleville Wheelock (1818-1828, her death)[1] Sarah Breed[2] |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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