John Harvard

Definitions of John Harvard
  1. noun
    American philanthropist who left his library and half his estate to the Massachusetts college that now bears his name (1607-1638)
    synonyms: Harvard
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    example of:
    altruist, philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
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