William Henry Danforth
William H. Danforth | |
|---|---|
| 13th Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis | |
| In office 1971–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Eliot |
| Succeeded by | Mark S. Wrighton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Danforth II April 10, 1926 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 2020 (aged 94) Ladue, Missouri |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Gray
(m. 1950; died 2005) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | William H. Danforth (father) John Danforth (brother) |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MD) |
William Henry Danforth II (April 10, 1926 – September 16, 2020) was an American physician, professor of medicine, academic administrator, and philanthropist. He was chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1971 until 1995. Danforth was the grandson of Ralston-Purina founder and St. Louis businessman William H. Danforth, and the brother of former U.S. Senator John Danforth.