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Samuel Locke

Samuel Locke
President of Harvard College
In office
1770–1773
Preceded by John Winthrop
Succeeded by John Winthrop
Personal details
Born (1731-11-23)November 23, 1731
unknown
Died January 15, 1778(1778-01-15) (aged 46)
Sherborn, Massachusetts

Samuel Locke (November 23, 1731 – January 15, 1778) was a U.S. Congregational clergyman and educator. After serving as pastor in Sherborn, Massachusetts, he was appointed president of Harvard University. He held that post from 1770 to 1773 when he resigned. He then returned to Sherborn where he died of apoplexy.



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