Amos Dean

Amos Dean (January 16, 1803 – January 26, 1868) was an American academic administrator and attorney who served as the first president of the University of Iowa, serving from 1855 to 1859.

Preceded byOffice created

Succeeded bySilas Totten

BornJanuary 16, 1803

Barnard, Vermont

DiedJanuary 26, 1868 (aged 65)

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Amos Dean
1st President of the University of Iowa
In office 1855–1859
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Silas Totten
Personal details
Born	January 16, 1803 Barnard, Vermont
Died	January 26, 1868 (aged 65)
Alma mater	Union College

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Dean was born in Barnard, Vermont. He attended Union College and later practiced law in Upstate New York.^[1]