Solomon Pool

Solomon Pool (April 21, 1832 – April 8, 1901) was the fourth president of the University of North Carolina. His father was a wealthy slave-holding planter of English descent, his mother was descended from French Huguenots.^[1] Pool entered the University of North Carolina in 1849 and graduated in 1853.^[1] Pool became president of the university in 1869.^[2]

Preceded byDavid Lowry Swain

Succeeded byCharles Phillips

Born(1832-04-21)April 21, 1832

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

DiedApril 8, 1901(1901-04-08) (aged 68)

Greensboro, North Carolina

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Solomon Pool
President of the University of North Carolina
In office 1869–1872
Preceded by	David Lowry Swain
Succeeded by	Charles Phillips
Personal details
Born	(1832-04-21)April 21, 1832 Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Died	April 8, 1901(1901-04-08) (aged 68) Greensboro, North Carolina
Profession	Educator

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