William Dawson (college president)
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William Dawson (1704–1752)[1] was an Anglican clergyman, poet and member of the Governor's Council of Virginia who became the second president of The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1743-1752).[2]
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William Dawson | |
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2nd President of the College of William & Mary | |
In office 1743–1752 | |
Preceded by | James Blair |
Succeeded by | William Stith |
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Born | 1704 Cumberland, England |
Died | 1752 |
Alma mater | Queen's College, Oxford |
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