John R. Park
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John Rockey Park (May 7, 1833 – September 30, 1900) was a prominent educator in the Territory and State of Utah in the late 19th century, and in many ways was the intellectual father of the University of Utah.
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John R. Park | |
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President of the University of Deseret (now the University of Utah) | |
In office 1869–1892 | |
Preceded by | David O. Calder |
Succeeded by | Joseph T. Kingsbury |
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Born | (1833-05-07)May 7, 1833 Tiffin, Ohio |
Died | September 30, 1900(1900-09-30) (aged 67) Salt Lake City, Utah |
Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University New York University |
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