Charles Tufts

Charles Tufts

Charles Tufts (July 16, 1781 – December 24, 1876) was an American businessman. Born in Medford, Massachusetts to Daniel and Abigail Tufts, he was a descendant of Peter Tufts, an early colonist who came to America from England in 1638. He made his fortune through his brickmaking factory. Tufts donated twenty acres (80,000 m²) of land in Medford, Massachusetts for what was to be named Tufts University. In time, Charles Tufts donated another 80 acres (320,000 m²), bringing the campus area to 100 acres (400,000 m²). He married Hannah Robinson in 1821, but had no children.

He died in Somerville, Massachusetts, which is also home to part of the Tufts University campus, and was buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.

The World War II Liberty Ship SS Charles Tufts was named in his honor and built in Portland, Oregon in 1944.

External links

Biography portal

• Tufts University timeline
• Charles Tufts at Find a Grave

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Name	Tufts, Charles
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Date of birth	July 16, 1781
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Date of death	December 24, 1876
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