Amos Dean
Amos Dean | |
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| 1st President of the University of Iowa | |
| In office 1855–1859 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Silas Totten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1803 Barnard, Vermont |
| Died | January 26, 1868 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Union College |
Amos Dean (January 16, 1803 – January 26, 1868) was an American academic administrator and attorney who served as the first president of the University of Iowa, serving from 1855 to 1859.
Dean was born in Barnard, Vermont. He attended Union College and later practiced law in Upstate New York.[1]
References
- ^ "University Libraries | The University of Iowa". Retrieved 2020-08-13.
External links
- The Amos Dean Papers are housed at the University of Iowa Special Collections & University Archives.
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