Jesse Appleton
| Jesse Appleton | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of Bowdoin College | |
| In office 1809–1819 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph McKeen | 
| Succeeded by | William Allen | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1772 New Ipswich, New Hampshire | 
| Died | November 12, 1819 (aged 46) Brunswick, Maine | 
| Spouse | Elizabeth Means | 
| Children | 
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| Relatives | Appleton family | 
| Residence | Brunswick, Maine | 
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (1792) | 
| Profession | Professor | 
Jesse Appleton (November 17, 1772 – November 12, 1819) was the second president of Bowdoin College and the father of First Lady Jane Pierce.