William Henry Allen

Second president of Penn State University 1808-1882
Person human Q8011873
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Summary

William Henry Allen was born on March 27, 1808[1], in Readfield[2]. He died on August 29, 1882[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as an educator[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Position held: president[8]
  • Employer: Dickinson College[9]
  • Educated at: Bowdoin College[10]
  • Award received: Legum Doctor[11]
  • Member of: American Bible Society[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Allen[14]
  • Given name: William[15]
  • Described by source: The Biographical Dictionary of America[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]

FAQs

Where was William Henry Allen born?

William Henry Allen's place of birth was Readfield[2].

Where did William Henry Allen die?

William Henry Allen died in Philadelphia[4].

What did William Henry Allen do for work?

William Henry Allen worked as an educator[5].

Where did William Henry Allen go to school?

William Henry Allen was educated at Bowdoin College[10].

What awards did William Henry Allen receive?

Honors received include Legum Doctor[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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