James Pierpont (minister)
American Congregationalist minister and co-founder of Yale University (1659-1714) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Pierpont or Pierrepont (January 4, 1659 – November 22, 1714) was a Congregationalist minister who is credited with the founding of Yale University in the United States.
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Born | (1659-01-01)January 1, 1659 |
Died | November 22, 1714(1714-11-22) (aged 55) |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Occupation | Minister |
Known for | Founder of Yale College |
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