Nathaniel Eaton
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Nathaniel Eaton (before 17 September 1609 − before 11 May 1674) was an Anglican clergyman who was the first Headmaster of Harvard,[3] President designate,[4][5] and builder of Harvard's first College, Yard, and Library, in 1636.[6][7]
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Nathaniel Eaton | |
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Headmaster of Harvard College | |
In office 1637–1639 | |
Succeeded by | Henry Dunster (as President) |
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Born | Before 17 September 1609 (baptism) Great Budworth,[1] Cheshire, Kingdom of England |
Died | Before 11 May 1674 (burial) Southwark,[2] Surrey, Kingdom of England |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge University of Padua |
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Nathaniel was the uncle of Samuel Eaton, one of the seven founding members and signatories of the Harvard Corporation by charter in 1650.[8]