Johns Hopkins
Philanthropist, Founder of Johns Hopkins University
Born
May 19th, 1795
229 years ago
Died
December 24th, 1873
151 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A businessman and philanthropist established a university and hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. After amassing significant wealth through the wholesale mercantile business, dedicated a substantial portion of the fortune to charitable causes. The university, founded in 1876, became the first in the United States to implement a graduate school. Also contributed to the establishment of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, recognized as a pioneer in medical education and research.
Founded Johns Hopkins University
Founded Johns Hopkins Hospital
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