William Corby | |
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| 3rd President of the University of Notre Dame | |
| In office 1866–1872 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Dillon |
| Succeeded by | Auguste Lemonnier |
| In office 1877–1881 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Colovin |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1833 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | December 28, 1897 (aged 64) South Bend, Indiana |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana |
The Rev. William Corby, CSC (October 2, 1833 – December 28, 1897) was an American priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and a Union Army chaplain in the American Civil War attached to the Irish Brigade. He served twice as president of the University of Notre Dame.