Thomas Clap

Rev. Thomas Clap (also spelled Thomas Clapp) (June 26, 1703 - January 7, 1767) was the fifth rector and first president of Yale University.

Publications

• "A Sermon at the Ordination of the Rev. Ephraim Little" - 1732
• " An Introduction to the Study of Philosophy" - 1743
• "Letter to a Friend in Boston" - 1745
• "A Letter to the Rev. Jonathan Edwards" - 1745
• "The Religious Constitution of Colleges, especially of Yale College" - 1754
• "History and Vindication of the Doctrines received and established in the Churches of New England" - 1755
• "Nature and Foundation of Moral Virtue and Obligation" - 1765
• "Annals, or History of Yale College" - 1766
• "Nature and Motions of Meteors" - 1781

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Preceded by:Elisha William

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Rectors of Yale

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Succeeded by:(Clap was last Rector)

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Preceded by:(Clap was 1st President)

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Presidents of Yale

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Succeeded by:Naphtali Daggett

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