Education & Academia

William Franklin Signs Queen's College Charter

William Franklin, the last colonial governor of New Jersey, signed the charter for Queen's College, which would later be renamed Rutgers University. This event marked a significant moment in the establishment of higher education in the region, aiming to provide education to the sons of clergymen and support the growing demands of the local population for educated leadership and scholarship. The charter granted legitimacy and structure to the college, establishing its educational and administrative foundation.

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