Pearson graduated from Harvard in 1773 after having attended Dummer
Charity School (now known as The
Governor's Academy).
After the death of Joseph Willard in
1804, Pearson became the interim president of Harvard University.
He resigned that post in 1806, when Samuel
Webber became president.
educator; 1st principal of Phillips
Academy
1778-1786; acting president of Harvard
University
1804-1806.
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