John Bascom
American professor, college president and writer
For the Iowa legislator, see
John L. Bascom
. For the surgeon, see
John U. Bascom
.
John Bascom
Born
(
1827-05-01
)
May 1, 1827
Genoa, New York
Died
October 27, 1911
(1911-10-27)
(aged 84)
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Occupation(s)
President,
University of Wisconsin
, 1874 to 1887
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John Bascom
(May 1, 1827 – October 2, 1911) was an American professor, college president and writer.