John R. Hogness
American physician and university administrator
About John R. Hogness
Lived 1922 – 2007 (aged 85). John R. Hogness was an American academic administrator and physician.
John R. Hogness (June 27, 1922 – July 2, 2007) was an American physician. He was the first president of the National Academy of Medicine from 1970 to 1974 and as the 26th president of the University of Washington from 1974 to 1979.
Biography Hogness was born in Oakland, California, and earned a bachelor's degree and a medical degree from the University of Chicago. He specialized in internal medicine.
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Who was John R. Hogness?
American physician and university administrator (1922–2007)
When was John R. Hogness born?
John R. Hogness was born on 27 June 1922 in Oakland.
When did John R. Hogness die?
John R. Hogness died on 2 July 2007 in Wallingford.
What was John R. Hogness's occupation?
John R. Hogness was an academic administrator and physician.
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John R. Hogness was American.
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