William G. Wagner (May 28, 1950 – September 12, 2021) was an American historian. His research focused on modern Russia.[1][2] He joined the faculty of Williams College in 1980, after graduating from Haverford College and earning advanced degrees from the University of Oxford.[3][4] Wagner was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, and a student of Strong Vincent High School, where he played football.[4] From 2009 to 2010, he was the interim president of Williams. He was also Brown Professor of History Emeritus.[1] He died on September 21, 2021, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, aged 71.[3][4]
William G. Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Interim President of Williams College | |
| In office July 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Morton Schapiro |
| Succeeded by | Adam Falk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1950 |
| Died | September 12, 2021 |
| Alma mater | Haverford College (B.A.) University of Oxford (B.Phil), (D.Phil) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | History |
References
edit- ^ a b "Wagner, William G. (1950- )". Special Collections. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ "History". History. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ a b "Dr. William G. Wagner Obituary (1950 - 2021)". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ a b c "William G. Wagner, Brown Professor of History Emeritus". Williams College. September 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
External links
edit- Bill Wagner papers at Williams College Archives & Special Collections
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