Historedia
Person

Henry Bergh

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1866–1867

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Henry Bergh, 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 ASPCA by Henry Bergh

    1866–1867

    Role: Founder and President

    1. 1866-02-08 · Clinton HallClinton Hall Advocacy

      Bergh pleaded on behalf of animals at a meeting at Clinton Hall in New York City on February 8, 1866.

    2. 1866-04-10 · New York CityCharter Grant

      Bergh received an official charter to incorporate the ASPCA in New York City on April 10, 1866, after gathering signatures for his declaration.

    3. 1866-04-19 · New York StateEnforcement Rights

      The ASPCA was granted the right to enforce anti-cruelty laws in New York shortly after its founding.

    4. 1867 · New York CityFirst Ambulance

      In 1867, the ASPCA operated its first ambulance for injured horses and began broader advocacy efforts.

Sources

  1. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
  2. Henry Bergh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-20