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Harvard University

Categories: Education

Countries: USA

Harvard University

One of the most prestigious American universities, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Named after its first benefactor John Harvard.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Harvard University

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John Harvard

John Harvard, 1607-1638, first benefactor of Harvard University. Born in Sout...

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Queen's Head Inn, Southwark

The "Queen's Head Inn", owned by the family of John Harvard, founder of Harva...

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