Thomas Henry Burrowes
Thomas Henry Burrowes | |
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| 4th President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
| In office 1868–1871 | |
| Preceded by | John Fraser |
| Succeeded by | James Calder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1805 Strasburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 25, 1871 (aged 65) State College, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Yale Law School |
Thomas Henry Burrowes (November 16, 1805 – February 25, 1871) was the fourth president of Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1868 until 1871. He also served as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 1835 until 1839, the ninth Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania., State Chairman of the Anti-Masonic Party, and Superintendent of Pennsylvania Schools.