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What was Harvard's original name?

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Harvard University's original name was Cambridge. It only changed when John Harvard donated 400 books to the school. from

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Harvard University was originally known as "New College" when it was founded in 1636. It was renamed in 1639 in honor of its first benefactor, John Harvard.

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