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William Henry Danforth

William Henry Danforth II (April 10, 1926 – September 16, 2020) was an American physician, professor of medicine, academic administrator, and philanthropist. He was chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1971 until 1995. Danforth was the grandson of Ralston-Purina founder and St. Louis businessman William H. Danforth, and the brother of…

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Education
Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MD)
Born
William Henry Danforth II April 10, 1926 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Children
4
Died
September 16, 2020(2020-09-16) (aged 94) Ladue, Missouri
Preceded by
Thomas H. Eliot
Relatives
William H. Danforth (grandfather) John Danforth (brother)

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William Henry Danforth

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William Henry Danforth

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Born · 1
William Henry Danforth → William Henry Danforth II April 10, 1926 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Children · 1
William Henry Danforth → 4
Died · 1
William Henry Danforth → September 16, 2020(2020-09-16) (aged 94) Ladue, Missouri
Education · 1
William Henry Danforth → Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MD)
Preceded by · 1
William Henry Danforth → Thomas H. Eliot
Relatives · 1
William Henry Danforth → William H. Danforth (grandfather) John Danforth (brother)
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