William Rainey Harper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Rainey Harper

American academic administrator

Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1856

Place of Birth: New Concord, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 10-Jan-1906

Profession: university teacher, linguist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Rainey Harper (July 24, 1856 – January 10, 1906) was an American academic leader, an accomplished semiticist, and Baptist clergyman.
Harper helped to establish both the University of Chicago and Bradley University and served as the first president of both institutions.