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George Augustus Gates
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George Augustus Gates (January 24, 1851 - November 20, 1912) was an American Congregational minister and university administrator. He was the president of Grinnell College from 1887 to 1900, Pomona College from 1902 to 1909, and Fisk University from 1909 to 1912.
Quick Facts 3rd President of Pomona College, Preceded by ...
George Augustus Gates | |
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3rd President of Pomona College | |
In office 1902–1909 | |
Preceded by | Franklin La Du Ferguson |
Succeeded by | James A. Blaisdell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1851-01-24)January 24, 1851 Topsham, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | November 20, 1912(1912-11-20) (aged 61) Winter Haven, Florida, U.S. |
Spouse | Isabelle Augusta Smith |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College Andover Theological Seminary |
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