Amos Dean
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.
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| 1st President of the University of Iowa | |
| In office 1855–1859 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Silas Totten |
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| Born | January 16, 1803 Barnard, Vermont |
| Died | January 26, 1868 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Union College |
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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