William Allen (biographer)
William Allen | |
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| 3rd President of Bowdoin College | |
| In office 1820–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Appleton |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1784 Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 16, 1868 (aged 84) Northampton, Massachusetts |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Malleville Wheelock (1818-1828, her death) Sarah Breed |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
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William Allen (January 2, 1784 – July 16, 1868) was an American biographer, scholar and academic. He served as president of both Dartmouth University and Bowdoin College.