John Wesley Johnson
John Wesley Johnson | |
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| 1st President of the University of Oregon | |
| In office July 26, 1876 – September 14, 1893 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1836 Missouri, USA |
| Died | September 14, 1893 (aged 57) Eugene, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Pacific University Yale University |
| Profession | Administrator and Professor |
John Wesley Johnson (born 22 March 1836 – September 14, 1893) was an American academic administrator and a notable figure in the early development of Oregon's higher education. He is probably best known today as the first President of the University of Oregon, serving from 1876 to his death in 1893.