Elihu Yale
Elihu Yale, (April 5, 1649 – July 8, 1721), was the first benefactor of Yale University. His ancestry can be traced to a family of North Wales, and the name Yale is the English spelling of the Welsh place name, Iāl. He was a prominent governor of Madras, in British East India, amassed a fortune in his lifetime, and he was generous with the proceeds.
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April 5 - 1649 - July 8 - 1721 - Yale University - Wales - English - Welsh - Madras - British East India
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