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.

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William Henry Allen
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) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Alma mater	Bowdoin College
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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. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1858.

References

• William Henry Allen 1864-1866
• Dickinson College: College President Chronology