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Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet is born...
"Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet is born in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania on December 10 [...] the oldest of eight children. His family soon moved to Hartford, Connecticut, and as a young boy he attended school there. Gallaudet suffered from health problems from a young age, mainly due to his lungs." (New World Encyclopedia) -
He went to Yale University...
"He [T.H. Gallaudet] went to Yale University at age fourteen, earning his Bachelor's degree [...] at the top of his class. He then recieved his Master's degree in 1810." (New World Encyclodpedia) -
He became a preacher...
"...he became a preacher, and his strong Congregationalist faith guided him throughout his life." (New World Encyclopedia) -
He went to Europe...
"He [...] went to Europe to learn educational methods for teaching the deaf." (learningtogive.org) -
Gallaudet sailed for America...
"Having persuaded [Laurent] Clerc to accompany him, Gallaudet sailed for America." (Gallaudet University) -
He founded and served as principal...
"He founded and served as principal of the first institution for the education of the deaf in the United States [...] It is now known as the American School for the Deaf." (New World Encyclopedia) -
The school became well recognized...
"The school became well recognized and was visited by President James Monroe [...]" (New World Encyclopedia) -
Gallaudet retired...
"Gallaudet [...] retired due to health problems. (New World Encyclopedia) -
Gallaudet died...
"Gallaudet [...] died at his home in Hartford on September 10 [...] at the age of 63, and was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford." (New World Encyclopedia)
