Henry Rutgers

Henry Rutgers (October 7, 1745 – February 17, 1830) was a United States Revolutionary War hero and philanthropist from New York City. Because of his donations to the school, Rutgers University is named after him.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 07, 1745
Birth place
New York City , United States , New York
Date of deathFebruary 17, 1830
Place of death
New York City , United States , New York
Education
Columbia University

Search