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Evan Pugh
1828-02-29 – 1864-04-29
Life & Legacy
Evan Pugh (February 29, 1828 – April 29, 1864) was the first president of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1859 until his death in 1864.
An agricultural chemist, he was responsible for securing Penn State's designation in 1863 as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Land Grant Act. He was buried in Union Cemetery in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, along with his wife, Rebecca Valentine Pugh.
Occupation & Career
scientist, educator, agricultural chemist
Education
University of Göttingen
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
University of Göttingen
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5415515 — wikidata View source
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