Edward Strong
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For the British sculptors born 1652 and 1676, see Edward Strong the Elder. For the psychologist, see Edward Kellog Strong Jr.
Edward William Strong (October 16, 1901 - January 13, 1990)[1][2] was the Chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley between 1961 and 1965.[3] He resigned in March 1965, in large part due to his actions during the Free Speech Movement, which was beginning at that time.[3] Besides his role as chancellor, Strong founded UC Berkeley's Department of Sociology and Social Institutions in 1946, chaired it until 1953, as well as in another of other campus roles.[3]
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Edward W. Strong | |
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Born | (1901-10-16)October 16, 1901 |
Died | January 13, 1990 (aged 88) |
Known for | Free Speech Movement |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Philosopher and Administrator |
Institutions | University of California, Berkeley |
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