Historedia
Person

Stephen Van Rensselaer

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1812–1826

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Stephen Van Rensselaer, 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. Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of Sir Isaac Brock

    1812

    Role: American major general commanding troops on the New York–Canada border; launched the attack and resigned after the defeat

    1. 13 October 1812 · Queenston, Upper Canada (now Ontario)American crossing and capture of the artillery position

      On 13 October 1812, Van Rensselaer launched an attack across the Niagara River at Queenston, capturing a British artillery position on the high ground south of the village.

    2. 13 October 1812 · near the heights at Queenston, Upper CanadaDeath of Sir Isaac Brock

      Brock, opposing the invading enemy, fell in action near the heights on 13 October 1812, aged forty-three, during the battle he is best remembered for alongside Detroit.

    3. 13 October 1812 · Queenston, Upper Canada (now Ontario)Decisive British victory and Van Rensselaer's resignation

      The battle ended in a decisive British victory over the American invaders; Van Rensselaer resigned his commission after the defeat.

  2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute founded at Troy

    1824–1826

    Role: Founder and Funder

    1. 5 November 1824 · Troy, New YorkEstablishment of the School

      Stephen Van Rensselaer formally established the Rensselaer School in Troy on November 5, 1824, through a letter to a Reverend Dr.

    2. 5 January 1825 – 21 March 1826 · Troy, New YorkOpening and Incorporation

      The school opened in January 1825 at the Old Bank Place and was incorporated by New York in March 1826.

Sources

  1. Stephen Van Rensselaer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  3. Troy, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07