William Yates (college president)
William Yates | |
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| 5th President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1761–1764 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Dawson |
| Succeeded by | James Horrocks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1720 |
| Died | October 5, 1764 (aged 43) |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
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William Yates, (December 10, 1720 – October 5, 1764) was a clergyman in the Church of England, educator, fifth president of the College of William & Mary and is the namesake for Yates Hall on the College's campus.