William Henry Danforth

William Henry Danforth II (April 10, 1926[1] – September 16, 2020)[2] was an American physician, professor of medicine, academic administrator, and philanthropist. He was chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1971 until 1995. Danforth was the grandson of Ralston-Purina founder and St. Louis businessman William H. Danforth, and the brother of former U.S. Senator John Danforth.

  1. ^ Exton, John H. (May 23, 2013). Crucible of Science: The Story of the Cori Laboratory. OUP USA. ISBN 9780199861071. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "William Danforth dies at 94; grew Washington University into world-class institution". STLtoday.com. September 17, 2020. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.

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