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