William Linn (clergyman)
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William Linn (February 27, 1752 – January 8, 1808)[1] was an American Presbyterian minister and the second President of Queen's College (now Rutgers University), serving in a pro tempore capacity from 1791 to 1795. He was also the first Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.
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William Linn | |
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2nd President of Rutgers University | |
In office 1791–1795 | |
Preceded by | Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh |
Succeeded by | Ira Condict |
1st Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office May 1, 1789 – December 10, 1790 | |
Preceded by | position created |
Succeeded by | Samuel Blair |
Personal details | |
Born | (1752-02-27)February 27, 1752 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
Died | January 8, 1808(1808-01-08) (aged 55) Albany, New York |
Education | College of New Jersey (now Princeton; A.B., 1772) |
Profession | Presbyterian minister |
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