William G. Wagner

William G. Wagner
Interim President of Williams College
In office
July 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010
Preceded byMorton Schapiro
Succeeded byAdam Falk
Personal details
BornMay 28, 1950
DiedSeptember 12, 2021
EducationHaverford College (BA)
University of Oxford (BPhil, DPhil)
Academic work
DisciplineHistory

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 was educated at 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]

References

  1. ^ a b "Wagner, William G. (1950- )". Special Collections. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  2. ^ "History". History. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  3. ^ a b "Dr. William G. Wagner Obituary (1950 - 2021)". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  4. ^ a b c "William G. Wagner, Brown Professor of History Emeritus". Williams College. September 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2022.


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