William Penn Brooks

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American agronomist, botanist and college president (1851-1938)

United States ScientistsLived 1851 to 1938 · aged 86

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William Penn Brooks was an American agricultural scientist, who worked as a foreign advisor in Meiji era Japan during the colonization project for Hokkaidō. He was the eighth president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Brooks is remembered as one of six Founders of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity in 1873.

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William Penn Brooks at his graduation in 1875

Old North Hall, site of ΦΣΚ's founding in 1873, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. "The Shrine," a memorial to the Founders, is visible at the left of the front door. Brooks was present for its dedication.

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Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

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Richard Gordon SmithAlso won Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class Shigeichi NaganoAlso won Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class Masao SugiuchiAlso won Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

Georges Brissaud-DesmailletAlso won Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

Satyu YamagutiAlso won Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

Arie KutzAlso won Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class

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