William T. Snyder | |
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Chancellor of the University of Tennessee | |
In office 1992–1999 | |
Preceded by | John Quinn |
Succeeded by | Loren Crabtree |
Personal details | |
Born | Knoxville,Tennessee,U.S. | October 18,1931
Spouse | Margaret |
Alma mater | University of Tennessee Knoxville Northwestern University |
Occupation | Engineer |
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