Abraham Pierson was an American Congregational minister who served as the first rector, from 1701 to 1707, and one of the founders of the Collegiate School — which later became Yale University.
Statue of Rev. Abraham Pierson, Old Campus of Yale College, circa. 1879
Yale College is the undergraduate college of Yale University. Founded in 1701, it is the original school of the university. Although other Yale schools were founded as early as 1810, all of Yale was o
Abraham Pierson
…The Reverend Abraham Pierson Statue of Rev. Abraham Pierson, Old Campus of Yale College, circa. 1879 1st Rector of the Collegiate School In office 1701–1707 Succeeded by Samuel Andrew as pro tempore Personal details Born 1646 Southampton…
The coat of arms of the College is inspired by the coat of arms of Elihu Yale
Elihu Yale Memorial, St. Mary's Church, Madras
Sheffield–Sterling–Strathcona Hall, main administrative building of Yale College