Samuel Langdon | |
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President of Harvard College | |
In office 1774–1780 | |
Preceded by | John Winthrop |
Succeeded by | Joseph Willard |
Personal details | |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts | January 12, 1723
Died | November 29, 1797 Hampton Falls, New Hampshire | (aged 74)
Alma mater | Boston Latin School Harvard College |
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Samuel Langdon (January 12, 1723 – November 29, 1797) was an American Congregational clergyman and educator. After serving as pastor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was appointed president of Harvard University in 1774. He held that post until 1780.