Gabriel Richard

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1817

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Gabriel Richard, 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 the University of Michigan

   1817

   Role: Instigator of higher learning institution

   1. 11817 · DetroitFinancial Support

      The newly founded institution received financial support from local organizations shortly after its establishment.

   2. 2August 26, 1817 · Territory of MichiganLegislative Establishment

      The territorial government enacted an act to establish the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, consolidating existing schools into one institution.

   3. 3September 24, 1817 · Bates StreetCornerstone Laying

      The cornerstone for the first university building was laid in Detroit, marking the physical beginning of the institution.

Sources

1. History of the University of Michigan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
2. Augustus B. Woodward Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03