Ezra Cornell

Businessperson, Politician

1807 – 1874

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Who was Ezra Cornell?

Ezra Cornell was an American businessman and education administrator. He was the founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University. He also served as President of the New York Agriculture Society and as a state Senator.

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Born
Jan 11, 1807
Westchester County
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  • United States of America
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Died
Dec 9, 1874
Ithaca

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on July 23, 2013

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