Historedia
Person

John Wentworth

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1769

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Wentworth, 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. Dartmouth College Charter

    1769

    Role: Royal Governor of New Hampshire who issued the charter

    1. 1769 · Hanover, New HampshireFounding Purpose and Missionary Aim

      Eleazar Wheelock and Samson Occom established Dartmouth in 1769 to train Native American Christian missionaries, as one of nine colonial colleges.

    2. December 13, 1769 · Hanover, New HampshireRoyal Charter Issued for Dartmouth College

      Royal Governor John Wentworth issued a charter in King George III's name on December 13, 1769, establishing Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Sources

  1. Dartmouth College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-18