William G. Wagner Explained

William G. Wagner
Office:	Interim President of Williams College
Term Start:	July 1, 2009
Term End:	March 31, 2010
Predecessor:	Morton Schapiro
Successor:	Adam Falk
Birth Date:	May 28, 1950
Death Date:	September 12, 2021
Alma Mater:	Haverford College (B.A.) University of Oxford (B.Phil), (D.Phil)
Module:	Child: yes Discipline: History

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. Wagner was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, and a student of Strong Vincent High School, where he played football. From 2009 to 2010, he was the interim president of Williams. He was also Brown Professor of History Emeritus. He died on September 21, 2021, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, aged 71.^{[3] [4]}

External links

• Bill Wagner papers at Williams College Archives & Special Collections

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wagner, William G. (1950-). 2021-11-22. Special Collections. en-US.
2. Web site: History. 2021-11-22. History. en-US.
3. Web site: Dr. William G. Wagner Obituary (1950 - 2021). 2021-11-22. The Berkshire Eagle.
4. News: William G. Wagner, Brown Professor of History Emeritus . April 3, 2022 . Williams College . September 2021.