Francis Preston Venable | |
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| Born | November 17, 1856 Farmville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 1934 (aged 77) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia University of Göttingen |
| Occupation(s) | Chemist, Educator |
| Known for | 9th President of the University of North Carolina |
| Term | 1900-1913 |
| Predecessor | Edwin Anderson Alderman |
| Successor | Edward Kidder Graham |
| Spouse | Sallie Charlton Manning |
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Francis Preston Venable (November 17, 1856 – March 17, 1934) was a chemist, educator, and president of the University of North Carolina (UNC).