William Henry Danforth II was an American physician, professor of medicine, academic administrator, and philanthropist. He was chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1971 until 1995. Danforth was the grandson of Ralston-Purina founder and St. Louis businessman William H. Danforth, and the brother of former U.S. Senator John Danforth.
- Occupation
- physician, university teacher
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 10, 1926
- Died
- September 16, 2020
