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William Henry Allen | |
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| 2nd President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
| In office 1864–1866 | |
| Preceded by | Evan Pugh |
| Succeeded by | John Fraser |
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| Born | (1808-03-27)March 27, 1808 Readfield, Maine, US |
| Died | August 29, 1882(1882-08-29) (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
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William Henry Allen (March 27, 1808 – August 29, 1882) was an American professor and academic administrator.[1] A graduate ofBowdoin College, he served as acting president ofDickinson College from 1847 until 1848, and later was selected as the second president of thePennsylvania State University, serving from 1864 until 1866. He was elected to theAmerican Philosophical Society in 1858.[2]
"Allen, William Henry".The Biographical Dictionary of America. Vol. 1. 1906. p. 92.| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Pennsylvania State University President 1864 – 1866 | Succeeded by |
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