Joseph Willard
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For the New York state senator, see Joseph A. Willard. For the Virginia political figure, see Joseph Edward Willard. For the Canadian politician, economist and civil servant, see Joseph W. Willard.
Joseph Willard (December 29, 1738 – September 25, 1804) was an American Congregational clergyman and academic. He was president of Harvard from 1781 until 1804.
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Joseph Willard | |
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11th President of Harvard University | |
Preceded by | Samuel Langdon |
Succeeded by | Eliphalet Pearson |
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Born | (1738-12-29)December 29, 1738 Biddeford, Province of Maine, British America |
Died | September 25, 1804(1804-09-25) (aged 65) New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Dummer Academy |
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