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William Henry Allen.

Second president of Penn State University 1808-1882

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About 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. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1858.

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Occupation: educator
Position held: president, president, president, president
Citizenship: United States
Born: March 27, 1808
Died: August 29, 1882