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Harvard was established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In 1638, the school received a printing press—the only press at the time in what is now the United States, until Harvard acquired a second in 1659.
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Learn about the history of Harvard University from its origins in the 1600s to the present, and explore its diverse and rich history through time or topic. Find out who founded Harvard, where it is located, and how it honors the land and people of the Massachusett Tribe.
Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
- Midsize city, 209 acres (85 ha)
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Vor einem Tag · Harvard University, oldest institution of higher learning in the United States (founded 1636) and one of the eight Ivy League schools, widely regarded for their high academic standards, selectivity in admissions, and social prestige.
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Learn about the history of Harvard from its origins in 1637 to the present day. Explore the key events, people, and discoveries that shaped the university's development and innovation in education, research, and social impact.
Die Harvard University ist eine amerikanische Privatuniversität in Cambridge im Großraum Boston in Massachusetts. Sie gilt als eine der angesehensten Universitäten der Welt und wurde nach dem Theologen John Harvard benannt. Die Gründung geht auf das Jahr 1636 zurück, als fromme englische Kolonisten im damaligen Newetowne den Beschluss ...
John Harvard (born November 1607, London, Eng.—died Sept. 14, 1638, Charlestown [part of Boston], Mass. [U.S.]) was a New England colonist whose bequest permitted the firm establishment of Harvard College.
