Award
Rhodes Scholarship
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q7349024 · wikidata
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Robert Preston Brooks
1881-07-23 – 1961-10-28
Life & Legacy
Robert Preston Brooks (July 23, 1881 in Milledgeville, Georgia – October 28, 1961 in Athens, Georgia) was one of the first recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship, and later served as the first dean of the School of Commerce (renamed the Terry College of Business in 1991) at the University of Georgia from 1920 to 1945. Brooks authored numerous books and papers about Georgia, with emphasis on history and commerce.
Occupation & Career
educator, historian
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison; Brasenose College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Rhodes Scholarship
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Rhodes Scholarship
Employer
University of Georgia
Education & Institutions
Brasenose College · University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q7349024 — wikidata View source
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