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William Barton Rogers

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William Barton Rogers

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William Barton Rogers (1804-1882) was an American natural scientist in the 19th century and the founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served as the president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology twice from 1861 to 1870 and from 1879 to 1881.

Category
Scientists
Nationality
United States
Born
1804-12-07
Died
1882-05-30
Wikidata
Q2341286
Occupations physicistuniversity teachergeologistFounderMineralogist
Aliases William B. RogersWilliam Barton Rogerswilliam barton rogers

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