William Allen (biographer)

William Allen
3rd President of Bowdoin College
In office
1820–1839
Preceded byJesse Appleton
Succeeded byLeonard Woods
Personal details
Born(1784-01-02)January 2, 1784
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 16, 1868(1868-07-16) (aged 84)
Northampton, Massachusetts
Spouse(s)Maria Malleville Wheelock (1818-1828, her death)
Sarah Breed
Alma materHarvard University
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William Allen (January 2, 1784 – July 16, 1868) was an American biographer, scholar and academic. He served as president of both Dartmouth University and Bowdoin College.

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