Elihu Yale

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Elihu Yale
Elihu Yale

Elihu Yale, (5. dubna 1649 Boston, Massachusetts8. července 1721 Wrexham, Wales) byl bohatý guvernér Madrásu v britské Východní Indii a první mecenáš Yale University, která dnes nese jeho jméno.

Na jeho hrobce stojí následující text:

Born in America, in Europe bred
In Africa travell'd and in Asia wed
Where long he liv'd and thriv'd; In London dead
Much good, some ill, he did; so hope all's even
And that his soul thro' mercy's gone to Heaven
You that survive and read this tale, take care
For this most certain exit to prepare
Where blest in peace, the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in silent dust.