Jeremiah Dummer

Jeremiah Dummer
Portrait by Godfrey Kneller
Born1681
DiedMay 19, 1739(1739-05-19) (aged 57–58)
NationalityAmerican
EducationHarvard College
University of Utrecht
Occupation(s)Colonial agent for Connecticut and Massachusetts
Known forYale University benefactor
Parent(s)Jeremiah Dummer
Anna Dummer

Jeremiah Dummer (1681 – May 19, 1739) was an important colonial figure for New England in the early 18th century. His most significant contributions to American history were his A Defense of the New England Charters and his role in the formation of Yale College.


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