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Samuel Locke (educator)

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Samuel Locke
President of Harvard College
In office
1770–1773
Preceded byJohn Winthrop
Succeeded byJohn Winthrop
Personal details
Born(1731-11-23)November 23, 1731
unknown
DiedJanuary 15, 1778(1778-01-15) (aged 46)
Sherborn, Massachusetts

Samuel Locke (November 23, 1731 – January 15, 1778) was a U.S. Congregational clergyman and educator. He graduated from Harvard College in 1755.[1] After serving as pastor in Sherborn, Massachusetts, he was appointed president of Harvard University. He held that post from 1770 to 1773, when he resigned. He then returned to Sherborn, where he died of apoplexy.

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Academic offices
Preceded by President of Harvard College
1770–1773
Succeeded by