Elihu Yale

Summary

Elihu Yale is a human^[1]. Born in Boston^[2], he… he was born on April 5, 1649^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on July 8, 1721^[5]. He worked as a merchant^[6], art collector^[7], and slave trader^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (360 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Elihu Yale's place of birth was Boston^[2].
• Elihu Yale died in London^[4].
• Elihu Yale was born on April 5, 1649^[3].
• Elihu Yale died on July 8, 1721^[5].
• Burial took place at Tomb Of Elihu Yale, West Of Church Of St. Giles, Church Street (s Side)^[10].
• Elihu Yale's father was David Yale^[11].
• Elihu Yale's mother was Ursula Knight^[12].
• Among Elihu Yale's spouses was Hieronima de Paiva^[13].
• Elihu Yale was married to Catherine Elford^[14].
• A child of Elihu Yale was Anne Yale^[15].
• A child of Elihu Yale was Catherine Yale^[16].
• A child of Elihu Yale was Charles Yale^[17].
• A child of Elihu Yale was David Yale^[18].
• A child of Elihu Yale was Ursula Yale^[19].
• Elihu Yale held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[20].
• Elihu Yale worked as a merchant^[6].
• Elihu Yale worked as an art collector^[7].
• Elihu Yale worked as a slave trader^[8].
• Elihu Yale held the position of Governor of Madras^[21].
• Elihu Yale's education included a stint at Yale University^[22].
• Elihu Yale received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].
• Elihu Yale was a member of Royal Society^[24].
• Elihu Yale is recorded as male^[25].
• Elihu Yale's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Elihu Yale's family is recorded as Yale family^[27].

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Origins and Family

Elihu Yale's place of birth was Boston^[2]. He was born on April 5, 1649^[3]. His father was David Yale^[11]. His mother was Ursula Knight^[12].

Education

Elihu Yale was educated at Yale University^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant^[6], art collector^[7], and slave trader^[8]. Elihu Yale held the position of Governor of Madras^[21].

Recognition

Elihu Yale received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hieronima de Paiva^[13] and Catherine Elford^[14], 1651–1728^[28]. Children include Anne Yale^[15]; Catherine Yale^[16]; Charles Yale^[17], 1690–1712^[29]; David Yale^[18]; and Ursula Yale^[19].

Death and Burial

Elihu Yale died on July 8, 1721^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Tomb Of Elihu Yale, West Of Church Of St. Giles, Church Street (s Side)^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Elihu Yale include Yale University^[30], a private university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1701^[33], headquartered in New Haven^[34].

Why It Matters

Elihu Yale ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (360 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

Entities named for him include Yale University^[30], a private university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1701^[33], headquartered in New Haven^[34].

FAQs

Where was Elihu Yale born?

Born in Boston^[2], Elihu Yale…

Where did Elihu Yale die?

Elihu Yale passed away in London^[4].

Who were Elihu Yale's parents?

Elihu Yale's father was David Yale^[11]. Elihu Yale's mother was Ursula Knight^[12].

Who was Elihu Yale married to?

Elihu Yale's spouses include Hieronima de Paiva^[13] and Catherine Elford^[14].

What did Elihu Yale do for work?

Elihu Yale worked as merchant^[6], art collector^[7], and slave trader^[8].

Where did Elihu Yale go to school?

Elihu Yale was educated at Yale University^[22].

What awards did Elihu Yale receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].