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Classes Begin at King's College

When
1754
Where
Trinity Church grounds
Episodes
1

Classes commenced at King's College in July 1754, presided over by Samuel Johnson. The institution, established by royal charter under George II, was located on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan.

Episodes

  1. July 1754 · Trinity Church groundsClasses Begin at King's College

    Academic instruction commenced in July 1754 under the leadership of Samuel Johnson at the Trinity Church site.

Background and detail

Commencement of Instruction. Instruction at King's College began in July 1754. The college's first president, Samuel Johnson, presided over these initial classes. This marked the start of academic operations for the newly chartered institution in the Province of New York.

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Sources

  1. Columbia University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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