David Allan Robertson
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Preceded byWilliam Westley Guth
Succeeded byOtto Frederick Kraushaar
BornDavid Allan Robertson
October 17, 1880
October 17, 1880
DiedJuly 15, 1961 (aged 80)
David Allan Robertson | |
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| 5th President of Goucher College | |
| In office 1930–1948 | |
| Preceded by | William Westley Guth |
| Succeeded by | Otto Frederick Kraushaar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Allan Robertson October 17, 1880 |
| Died | July 15, 1961 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Profession | |
David Allan Robertson (October 17, 1880 – July 15, 1961) was an American academic who served as the 5th president of Goucher College. He was also a professor at the University of Chicago in English and drama.
Robertson was born on October 17, 1880, to John Robertson and Christina Mitchell, both immigrants from Scotland. He was a member of the prominent Dawson family, which was associated with McGill University.[1] After high school, he entered the University of Chicago, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors in 1902.[1]
