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| + | *[[October 31]] - Governor James De Lancey signs a Royal Charter in the name of [[King George II]] providing for the establishment of [[King's College]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:12, 30 January 2014
1754 in Columbia history:
- July - The college opens its doors in the Trinity Church schoolhouse, on what is now lower Broadway, with just a eight students and Samuel Johnson as the first and sole instructor
- October 31 - Governor James De Lancey signs a Royal Charter in the name of King George II providing for the establishment of King's College
| Preceded by 1753 |
History of Columbia University 1754 |
Succeeded by 1755 |
