George Thomas | |
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5thPresident of the University of Utah | |
In office 1921–1941 | |
Preceded by | John A. Widtsoe |
Succeeded by | LeRoy E. Cowles |
Personal details | |
Died | 1951 |
Alma mater | Harvard University (BA,MA) |
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