Elihu Yale was born on April 5, 1649 and died on July 8, 1721. Elihu Yale would have been 72 years old at the time of death or 366 years old today.
Elihu Yale died on July 8, 1721 at the age of 72.
Elihu Yale was born on April 5, 1649.
Elihu Yale was born on April 5, 1649.
Elihu Yale died on July 8, 1721 at the age of 72.
Elihu Yale had Yale named after himself for his philanthropy. John Harvard had the University Harvard named after himself.
Yale was named after Elihu Yale, a generous benefactor of the school.
Elihu Yale donated money for it
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Set up a University
The nicknames "Elis"[7][8][9] (after Elihu Yale) and "Yalies"[10] are often used, both within and outside Yale, to refer to Yale students.
John Harvard died from injuries sustained in a chess match with Elihu Yale.