Matthew Vassar
American merchant and philanthropist (1792–1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matthew Vassar (April 29, 1792 – June 23, 1868) was an English-born American brewer, merchant and philanthropist. He founded Vassar College, a women’s college, in 1861. He was a cousin of John Ellison Vassar.[1] The city of Vassar, Michigan, is named after him.
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Matthew Vassar | |
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Born | (1792-04-29)April 29, 1792 |
Died | June 23, 1868(1868-06-23) (aged 76) |
Resting place | Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Brewer, merchant, philanthropist |
Spouse |
Catherine Valentine (m. 1813) |
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