Elihu Yale had Yale named after himself for his philanthropy. John Harvard had the University Harvard named after himself.
John Harvard died from injuries sustained in a chess match with Elihu Yale.
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 died on July 8, 1721 at the age of 72.
Elihu Yale donated money for it
Yale was named after Elihu Yale, a generous benefactor of the school.
He was not accepted to Harvard, and instead studied at Yale.
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.
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Set up a University