John Mitchell Mason

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John Mitchell Mason was the first provost of the university. He served in this position from 1811 to 1816. The position was actually created for him as compensation for him not being made the president.

The university created a named professorship in his honor. The current John Mitchell Mason Professor is William Theodore de Bary.