Samuel Langdon

Samuel Langdon
President of
Harvard College
In office
1774–1780
Preceded byJohn Winthrop
Succeeded byJoseph Willard
Personal details
Born(1723-01-12)January 12, 1723
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedNovember 29, 1797(1797-11-29) (aged 74)
Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
Alma materBoston Latin School
Harvard College
Signature
Rev Samuel Langdon House in Portsmouth

Samuel Langdon (January 12, 1723 – November 29, 1797) was an American Congregational clergyman and educator. After serving as pastor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he was appointed president of Harvard University in 1774. He held that post until 1780.