Edward Strong

Edward William Strong (October 16, 1901 - January 13, 1990) was the Chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley between 1961 and 1965. He resigned in March 1965, in large part due to his actions during the Free Speech Movement, which was beginning at that time. Besides his role as chancellor, Strong founded UC Berkeley's Department of Sociology and Social Institutions in 1946, chaired it until 1953, as well as in another of other campus roles.

For the British sculptors born 1652 and 1676, see Edward Strong the Elder. For the psychologist, see Edward Kellog Strong Jr.
Edward W. Strong
Born(1901-10-16)October 16, 1901
Dallas, Oregon
DiedJanuary 13, 1990 (aged 88)
Berkeley, California
Known forFree Speech Movement
Scientific career
FieldsPhilosopher and Administrator
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Berkeley
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