William Linn | |
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| 2nd President of Rutgers University | |
| In office 1791–1795 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh |
| Succeeded by | Ira Condict |
| 1st Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office May 1, 1789 – December 10, 1790 | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Blair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1752 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 8, 1808 (aged 55) Albany, New York |
| Education | College of New Jersey (now Princeton; A.B., 1772) |
| Profession | Presbyterian minister |
William Linn (February 27, 1752 – January 8, 1808)[1] was an American Presbyterian minister and the second President of Queen's College (now Rutgers University), serving in a pro tempore capacity from 1791 to 1795. He was also the first Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.
- ^ Harrison, Richard A. (2014) [1981]. Princetonians, 1769-1775. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691615387.