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President Robert Goheen '40: 1919-2008

By Daily Princetonian Staff
Published: Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
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Robert F. Goheen was an assistant professor of classics when, at age 37, he was selected to become Princeton’s 16th president. He was the third-youngest president in the University's history. Courtesy of Ulli Steltzer, Princeton University.

Robert Francis Goheen '40, who served as president of Princeton from 1957 to 1972, passed away yesterday. He is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in the University's history.

Please visit our special memorial section page for complete coverage.

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