William Dawson | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1743–1752 | |
| Preceded by | James Blair |
| Succeeded by | William Stith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1704 Cumberland, England |
| Died | 1752 |
| Alma mater | Queen's College, Oxford |
| Signature | &sq=&lang=&file=File:Signature_of_college_president_William_Dawson.png){kind=small} |
William Dawson (1704–1752)[1] was an Anglican clergyman, poet and member of the Governor's Council of Virginia who became the second president of The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1743-1752).[2]
- ^ Encyclopedia.com — Dawson, William. Retrieved on November 17, 2008.
- ^ "18th Century Presidents". wm.edu.