Theophilus Capen Abbot | |
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| 3rd President of the State Agricultural College, now Michigan State University | |
| In office 1862–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis R. Fiske |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Willits |
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| Born | April 29, 1826 Vassalboro, Maine |
| Died | November 7, 1892 (aged 66) |
| Spouse | Sarah Merrylees |
| Children | Mary Mouat and Joseph Rodney |
| Alma mater | Colby College (BA, AM) |
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Theophilus Capen Abbot (April 29, 1826 – November 7, 1892) was an American educator and the third President of the State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University), serving from 1863 until 1885.