William Preston Few

1867–1940 (age 73)

Educator/University President

About William Preston Few

William Preston Few (1867–1940) lived to age 73. They were an educator/university president. Born in Greenville County, they died in Durham. They are buried at Duke Chapel in North Carolina.

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