John R. Park
John R. Park | |
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Park in approximately 1896 | |
| President of the University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) | |
| In office 1869–1892 | |
| Preceded by | David O. Calder |
| Succeeded by | Joseph T. Kingsbury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1833 Tiffin, Ohio |
| Died | September 30, 1900 (aged 67) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University New York University |
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John Rockey Park (May 7, 1833 – September 30, 1900) was a prominent educator in the Territory and State of Utah in the late 19th century, and in many ways was the intellectual father of the University of Utah.