Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

1787–1851 (age 64)

Educator

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Biography

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was born in 1787 and became a pioneering educator whose legacy profoundly shaped American education. He dedicated his life to advancing educational opportunities and was instrumental in establishing institutions that transformed learning and accessibility for generations to come.

Gallaudet died in 1851 and was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery. His contributions to education remain celebrated as a testament to his vision and commitment to human development and social progress.