Horace Silliman
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Horace Brinsmade Silliman (December 3, 1825 – May 4, 1910) was a businessman and philanthropist from Cohoes, New York and an active layman in the Presbyterian Church. He gave a $10,000 gift to start Silliman Institute, which later became Silliman University, in Dumaguete, Philippines. Silliman was known for his philanthropy and active involvement in the civic community.[1]
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Horace Brinsmade Silliman | |
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Born | (1825-12-03)December 3, 1825 |
Died | May 4, 1910(1910-05-04) (aged 84) |
Monuments | Silliman University, Dumaguete, Philippines |
Alma mater | The Albany Academy Union College |
Organization(s) | Presbyterian Church YMCA Phi Beta Kappa Society |
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