Faith Community
Presbyterianism
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5545962 · wikidata
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George Washington Gale
1789-01-01 – 1861-09-13
Life & Legacy
George Washington Gale (December 13, 1789 – September 13, 1861) was an American Presbyterian minister who founded the Oneida Institute of Science and Industry. He later purchased land in Illinois that became Galesburg, Illinois, named in his honor, and was instrumental in founding Knox College.
Occupation & Career
clergyman, educator
Education
Union College; Princeton Theological Seminary
Faith & Community
Presbyterianism
Legacy Highlights
Church
Presbyterianism
Education & Institutions
Princeton Theological Seminary · Union College
Verified Legacy Record
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5545962 — wikidata View source
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