William Preston Few
William Preston Few | |
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Few pictured in The Chanticleer 1912, Duke yearbook | |
| 1st President of Duke University | |
| In office 1910–1940 | |
| Preceded by | John Carlisle Kilgo |
| Succeeded by | Robert Lee Flowers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1867 Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Died | October 16, 1940 (aged 72) Durham, North Carolina |
William Preston Few (December 29, 1867 – October 16, 1940) was the first president of Duke University and the fifth president of its predecessor, Trinity College.