Thomas Sovereign Gates
American investment banker and educator (1873–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the former U.S. Secretary of Defense, see Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Thomas Sovereign Gates (March 21, 1873 – April 8, 1948) was an American investment banker and educator. He was the first president of the University of Pennsylvania from 6 October 1930 until 1944, and was the father of United States Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
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Thomas Sovereign Gates | |
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1st President of the University of Pennsylvania | |
In office 1930–1944 | |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | George William McClelland |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Sovereign Gates (1873-03-21)March 21, 1873 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 8, 1948(1948-04-08) (aged 75) |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Marie Rogers |
Children | Thomas S. Gates Jr. |
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