John Leverett the Younger

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John Leverett (August 25, 1662May 3, 1724) was an early American lawyer, politician, and educator. He was educated at Harvard College (B.A., 1680; M.A., 1683), and went on to serve in New England as judge, legislator, and provincial concillor for eastern Maine. On January 14, 1708 he was appointed President of Harvard, a post he held until his death.

John Leverett was the grandson of the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony of the same name (see John Leverett).

Academic offices
Preceded by
Samuel Willard, acting
President of Harvard College
1708–1724
Succeeded by
Benjamin Wadsworth