John Wesley Johnson

John Wesley Johnson
1st President of the
University of Oregon
In office
July 26, 1876 – 1893
Personal details
BornMarch 22, 1836
Missouri, USA
DiedSeptember 14, 1893
Eugene, Oregon
Alma materPacific University
Yale University
Professionprofessor

John Wesley Johnson (born 22 March 1836-September 14, 1893) was a famous figure in the early development of Oregon's higher education. He is probably best known today as the first President of the University of Oregon, serving from 1876 to 1893.