William Harris (April 29, 1765 – October 18, 1829), an Episcopal priest, was the sixth president of Columbia College, serving from 1811 to 1829. In a compromise, John Mitchell Mason, a Presbyterian minister who was denied the presidency, became the university's first provost and chief operating officer.
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29 April 1765 Springfield, Massachusetts
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Died |
18 October 1829 (aged 64)
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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