Andrew Dickson White

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1865

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Andrew Dickson White, 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. Founding of Cornell University by act of the New York legislature

   1865

   Role: Co-founder and Bill Introducer

   1. 11865-02-07 · New York State LegislatureIntroduction of the Founding Bill

      Andrew Dickson White introduced the bill to establish Cornell University on February 7, 1865, initiating the legislative process for the institution's creation.

   2. 21865-04-27 · New York State Executive BranchGovernor Fenton Signs the Bill

      Governor Reuben Fenton signed the bill creating Cornell University on April 27, 1865, following months of legislative debate.

Sources

1. Andrew Dickson White Wikipedia
2. Cornell University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06