John Wesley Johnson | |
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| 1st President of the University of Oregon | |
| In office July 26, 1876 – 1893 | |
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| Born | March 22, 1836 Missouri, USA |
| Died | September 14, 1893 Eugene, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Pacific University Yale University |
| Profession | Administrator and Professor |
John Wesley Johnson (born 22 March 1836-September 14, 1893) was a famous figure in the early development of Oregon's higher education. He is probably best known today as the first President of the University of Oregon, serving from 1876 to 1893.