George Augustus Gates

George Augustus Gates
3rd President of Pomona College
In office
1902–1909
Preceded byFranklin La Du Ferguson
Succeeded byJames A. Blaisdell
Personal details
Born(1851-01-24)January 24, 1851
Topsham, Vermont, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1912(1912-11-20) (aged 61)
Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
SpouseIsabelle Augusta Smith
Alma materDartmouth College
Andover Theological Seminary
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George Augustus Gates (January 24, 1851 –⁠ November 20, 1912) was an American Congregational minister and university administrator. He served as the second president of Grinnell College from 1887 to 1900, as the third president of Pomona College from 1902 to 1909, and as president of Fisk University from 1909 to 1912.

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