About David Allan Robertson
Lived 1880 – 1961 (aged 80–81). David Allan Robertson was an American author.
David Allan Robertson (October 17, 1880 – July 15, 1961) was an American academic who served as the 5th president of Goucher College. He was also a professor at the University of Chicago in English and drama.
Early life Robertson was born on October 17, 1880, to John Robertson and Christina Mitchell, both immigrants from Scotland. He was a member of the prominent Dawson family, which was associated with McGill University. After high school, he entered the University of Chicago, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors in 1902.
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Who was David Allan Robertson?
American academic and college administrator
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David Allan Robertson was born on 17 October 1880 in Chicago.
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David Allan Robertson died in 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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David Allan Robertson was an author.
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David Allan Robertson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Allan Robertson. https://biography.guide/david-allan-robertson/
MLA: "David Allan Robertson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-allan-robertson/.
Chicago: "David Allan Robertson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-allan-robertson/.
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