William Henry Allen (academician)
This article is about the second president of Penn State University. For the U.S. Navy officer, see William Henry Allen.
| William Henry Allen | |
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| President of Penn State University | |
| In office 1864–1866 | |
| Preceded by | Evan Pugh |
| Succeeded by | John Fraser |
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| Born | March 27, 1808 Readfield, Maine |
| Died | August 29, 1882 (aged 74) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
William Henry Allen (March 27, 1808 – August 29, 1882) 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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| Preceded by Evan Pugh |
Pennsylvania State University President 1864 – 1866 |
Succeeded by John Fraser |
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