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Charter Obtained
- When
- 1869
- Where
- Massachusetts Legislature
- Part of
- Boston University chartered
Three trustees obtained a charter for Boston University from the Massachusetts Legislature in 1869, transitioning the institution from a theological institute.
In 1869, trustees Isaac Rich, Lee Claflin, and Jacob Sleeper secured a charter for a university named Boston University. This action formalized the institution's status beyond its previous designation as the Boston Theological Institute, reflecting the founders' vision for a broader educational enterprise.
Sources
- Boston University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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