Ezra Cornell
American businessman, founder of Western Union and Cornell University / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ezra Cornell (/kɔːrˈnɛl/; January 11, 1807 – December 9, 1874) was an American businessman, politician, academic, and philanthropist. He was the founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University. He also served as President of the New York Agriculture Society[1] and as a New York State Senator.
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Ezra Cornell | |
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1st Chairman of Cornell Board of Trustees | |
In office 1866–1874 | |
Succeeded by | Henry W. Sage |
Member of the New York Senate from the 24th district | |
In office January 1, 1864 – December 31, 1867 | |
Preceded by | Lyman Truman |
Succeeded by | Orlow W. Chapman |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Tompkins County district | |
In office January 1, 1862 – December 31, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Jeremiah W. Dwight |
Succeeded by | Henry B. Lord |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-01-11)January 11, 1807 Westchester Landing, The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 9, 1874(1874-12-09) (aged 67) Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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