William Carey Poland
American educator, former University president
About William Carey Poland
Lived 1846 – 1929 (aged 83). William Carey Poland was an American university teacher, academic administrator and university president.
William Carey Poland (1846–1929) was an American classical scholar, educator, academic administrator, and former university president. He was Professor Emeritus at Brown University starting in 1915; and the President of Rhode Island School of Design from 1896 to 1907.
Biography William Carey Poland was born on January 25, 1846, in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Poland attended Brown University, where he received an A.B. degree and an M.A. degree in 1868. Brown's sons John and Harold traveled with Poland to Berlin, Paris, and Cannes to study classics.
Poland was married to Clara (née Harkness), daughter of Albert Harkness, and together they had three sons.
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Who was William Carey Poland?
American educator, former University president (1846–1929)
When was William Carey Poland born?
William Carey Poland was born on 25 January 1846 in Grasmere, Goffstown.
When did William Carey Poland die?
William Carey Poland died on 19 March 1929 in Providence.
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William Carey Poland was a university teacher, academic administrator and university president.
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William Carey Poland was American.
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