Historedia
Person

Albert Gallatin

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1818–1833

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Albert Gallatin, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Anglo-American Convention sets the 49th parallel boundary

    1818

    Role: Negotiator

    1. 1818 · Lake of the WoodsTreaty of 1818

      The Anglo-American Convention established the boundary along the 49th parallel, creating the Northwest Angle.

  2. New York University founded in New York City

    1830–1833

    Role: Founder

    1. 1830 · City Hall1830 Convention

      A three-day literary and scientific convention held in City Hall in 1830 debated the terms of a plan for a new university, attended by over 100 delegates.

    2. April 18, 1831 · New York City1831 Establishment

      The institution that would become NYU was established on April 18, 1831, with support from prominent New York City residents from merchants, bankers, and traders.

    3. April 21, 1831 · New York City1831 Charter

      On April 21, 1831, the new institution received its charter and was incorporated as the University of the City of New York by the New York State Legislature.

    4. 1832 · Clinton Hall1832 First Classes

      In 1832, NYU held its first classes in rented rooms of four-story Clinton Hall, situated near City Hall.

    5. 1833 · Greenwich Village1833 Move

      The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its main campus in Greenwich Village surrounding Washington Square Park.

Sources

  1. Albert Gallatin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. New York University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29