Eliphalet Pearson
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| Eliphalet Pearson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1752 |
| Died | 1826 |
| Occupation | Educator |
Eliphalet Pearson U.S. educator; 1st principal of Phillips Academy 1778-1786; acting president of Harvard University 1804-1806.
Pearson graduated from Harvard in 1773.[1]
After the death of Joseph Willard in 1804, Pearson became the interim president of Harvard University. He resigned that post in 1806, when Samuel Webber became president.
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| Preceded by Joseph Willard |
President of Harvard University acting 1804–1806 |
Succeeded by Samuel Webber |
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