Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
American educator (1787–1851) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Thomas Gallaudet?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet's eldest son, see Thomas Gallaudet (priest).
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (December 10, 1787 – September 10, 1851[1]) was an American educator. Along with Laurent Clerc and Mason Cogswell, he co-founded the first permanent institution for the education of the deaf in North America, and he became its first principal. When opened on April 15, 1817, it was called the "Connecticut Asylum (at Hartford) for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons," but it is now known as the American School for the Deaf.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet | |
---|---|
Born | (1787-12-10)December 10, 1787 |
Died | September 10, 1851(1851-09-10) (aged 63) |
Education | |
Occupation(s) | Minister, educator, co-founder of the first permanent school for the deaf in North America. |
Spouse | Sophia Fowler |
Close