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Classes Begin at King's College
- When
- July 1754
- Where
- Trinity Church grounds
Academic instruction commenced in July 1754 under the leadership of Samuel Johnson at the Trinity Church site.
Classes were initially held in July 1754, presided over by the college's first president, Samuel Johnson. The institution operated from the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, marking the start of its educational mission.
Sources
- Columbia University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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