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William Snodgrass

1827 – 1906

Canadian academic

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About William Snodgrass

Lived 1827 – 1906 (aged 78). William Snodgrass was an educator.

William Snodgrass (4 September 1827 – 22 July 1906) was a Canadian Presbyterian minister and the sixth Principal of Queen's College, now Queen's University.

Under his tenure, the position of chancellor and the university council were created, the Queen's Journal released its first issue, and Queen's was yet again saved from financial ruin through an aggressive and very successful fundraising campaign.

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Who was William Snodgrass?

Canadian academic

When was William Snodgrass born?

William Snodgrass was born on 4 September 1827.

When did William Snodgrass die?

William Snodgrass died on 22 July 1906.

What was William Snodgrass's occupation?

William Snodgrass was an educator.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Snodgrass

· Wikidata: Q8018588

· DBpedia: William Snodgrass (minister)

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