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Dartmouth College is founded by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, with a royal charter from King George III, on land donated by Royal governor John Wentworth.
Dartmouth College is established by Eleazar Wheelock under a charter from King George III.
On December 13, 1769, Dartmouth College was founded in New Hampshire by Congregational minister Eleazar Wheelock.
Originally intended to educate Native American youth, the school received royal charter support from King George III.
Wheelock's vision combined classical education with missionary training and community service.
Dartmouth grew from a small grammar school into one of America's Ivy League institutions.
Its charter emphasized academic freedom and self-governance, principles still upheld today.
The college has produced leaders in government, business, and the arts across its history.
1769
Dartmouth College
Eleazar Wheelock
royal charter
George III
Royal governor
John Wentworth