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Elihu Yale
About
Welsh merchant, slave trader and philanthropist (1649–1721)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Elihu Yale
- Born
- 1649-04-05
- Died
- 1721-07-08
- Occupation
- merchant / art collector / slave trader
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Boston
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseHieronima de Paiva
- SpouseCatherine Elford
Family
- FatherDavid Yale
- MotherUrsula Knight
- ChildAnne Yale
- ChildCatherine Yale
- ChildCharles Yale
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- Yale University
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q514846 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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