Henry Rutgers (October 7, 1745 - February 17, 1830) was a United States Revolutionary War hero from New York. colonel henry rutgers, benefactor of queens/rutgers college This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military side of the American Revolution. ... New York, New York redirects here. ...

Rutgers was the son of Hendrick and Catharine (DePeyster) Rutgers. He was graduated from Columbia University in 1766 and promptly became an advocate of U.S. independence from Great Britain. He went on to serve as a captain of American forces at the Battle of White Plains, and later as a colonel for the New York militia. His home served as a barracks during the British occupation of New York in 1776. Columbia University is a private university in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. ... 1766 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Battle of White Plains Historic Site Battle of White Plains Historic Site : George Washingtons HQ The Battle of White Plains was an inconclusive meeting on October 28, 1776 in the American Revolutionary War. ... Colonel is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ... Barracks is usally used to connote a type of military housing. ... This article is about the year 1776. ...

In 1784, Col. Rutgers was elected to the New York Legislature, where he served several terms. He also served on the New York Board of Education Regents from 1802 to 1826. 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The New York Legislature is the legislative branch of the U.S. state of New York, seated at the states capital, Albany. ... --69. ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

His later life was also one of philanthropy. He was a landowner in the vicinity of Chatham Square in New York, and he gave land for schools, churches, and charities in the area. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Col. Rutgers continued to play a role in the defense of the young nation, presiding over a meeting held June 24, 1812, in anticipation of a British attack that would become the War of 1812. June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ...

While living in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1817, Col. Rutgers donated $5,000 and a bell to Queen's College, a faltering school in New Jersey. In gratitude, the institution renamed itself Rutgers College (now Rutgers University) on December 5, 1825. New Brunswick is a City located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 31 miles (50 km) southwest of New York City on the Raritan River about 15 miles (24 km) from its mouth. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is the largest institution for higher education in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Aside from his service to schools in New York and New Jersey, Col. Rutgers' lasting legacy is perhaps best summed up in a quote attributed to him and directed to students of all ages: "Don't let your studies interfere with your education."

Rutgers died in New York, and was long believed to have been buried in a Dutch Reformed Church yard in Belleville, New Jersey. One road running alongside the graveyard is now called Rutgers Street (signed as, but not technically part of, New Jersey State Highway 7). However, it is now believed that he is buried in an unmarked grave which is part of the Dutch Reformed Church plot at The Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. The Dutch Reformed village church of St. ... Belleville is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... New Jersey State Highway 7 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States. ... The Chapel at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn NY Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, several blocks west of Prospect Park. ... A map highlighting Brooklyn and the rest of New York City. ...

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Virtual American Biographies: Henry Rutgers