# Allyn Abbott Young

_American economist (1876-1929)_

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> Allyn Abbott Young was an American economist. Over his career, he served as president of the American Statistical Association in 1917 and the American Economic Association in 1925, making him one of the few individuals to lead both organizations. In 1929, Young was president of Section F (Economics) of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. He died in London at the age of 52 from pneumonia during an influenza epidemic.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 September 1876 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kenton ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P19))
- **Died:** 7 March 1929 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P570))
- **Place of death:** London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; statistician; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P106))
- **Education:** University of Wisconsin–Madison; Hiram College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P69))
- **Positions held:** president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P39))
- **Awards:** Fellow of the American Statistical Association ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4537881#P166))

## Questions

**When was Allyn Abbott Young born?**  
Allyn Abbott Young was born on 19 September 1876 in Kenton.

**What positions has Allyn Abbott Young held?**  
Positions held by Allyn Abbott Young include: president.

**Where did Allyn Abbott Young study?**  
Allyn Abbott Young was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Hiram College.

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