William Hannon
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William Hannon was president of St. Ambrose College from 1915-1926. Hannon was born March 21, 1879. He graduated from St. Ambrose College in 1901. He was ordained in June of 1903 and taught English and history at the school from 1904 until 1912. In 1912 he was named vice president, which he served until 195 when he took over the presidency. Hannon led the first endowment drive for $200,000 and oversaw the construction of the first gymnasium.
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| Preceded by William Shannahan |
President of St. Ambrose University 1915–1926 |
Succeeded by Ulrich Hauber |
