Francis Preston Venable

Francis Preston Venable
Born(1856-11-17)November 17, 1856
Farmville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 1934(1934-03-17) (aged 77)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
University of Göttingen
Occupation(s)Chemist, Educator
Known for9th President of the University of North Carolina
Term1900-1913
PredecessorEdwin Anderson Alderman
SuccessorEdward Kidder Graham
SpouseSallie Charlton Manning
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Francis Preston Venable (November 17, 1856 – March 17, 1934) was a chemist, educator, and president of the University of North Carolina (UNC).

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