Donald Forster
Canadian academic
About Donald Forster
Lived 1934 – 1983 (aged 48–49). Donald Forster was a Canadian, known for University of Guelph.
Donald Forster (1934 – August 8, 1983) was a Canadian academic. He was president of the University of Guelph, and was appointed president of the University of Toronto just before his death.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he was a graduate of University College at the University of Toronto, where he earned his BA in 1956, and of Harvard University. Later, he was a professor of economics in the department of political economy at the University of Toronto. He was also U of T's vice-president and provost from 1971 to 1975. From 1975 to 1983, he was president of the University of Guelph.
He died in 1983 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto after suffering a heart attack.
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Who was Donald Forster?
Canadian academic
When was Donald Forster born?
Donald Forster was born in 1934 in Toronto.
When did Donald Forster die?
Donald Forster died on 8 August 1983 in Ontario, Toronto.
What was Donald Forster known for?
Donald Forster was known for University of Guelph.
What nationality was Donald Forster?
Donald Forster was Canadian.
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