Eleazar Wheelock Lifespan (1 janv. 1711 – 1 janv. 1779)
Description:
Wheelock graduated from Yale in 1733, and then pastored the Second Congregational Church of Lebanon or 35 years! Eleazar was a strong supporter of the Awakening, and was also a firm proponent of education; he opened a school for learning Latin in his home. His life changed dramatically in 1743 when a young Algonquian-speaking Mohegan named Samson Occom came to his school.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1711
1 janv. 1779
~ 68 years