
William Henry Allen
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1808 – 1882
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Who was William Henry Allen?
William Henry Allen was an American professor and academic administrator. A graduate of Bowdoin College, he served as acting president of Dickinson College from 1847 until 1848, and later was selected as the second president of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1864 until 1866.
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- Born
- Mar 27, 1808
Readfield - Education
- Bowdoin College
- Employment
- Pennsylvania State University
- Died
- Aug 29, 1882
Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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