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John Purdue
Birth: Oct. 31, 1802
Huntingdon County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Sep. 12, 1876
Tippecanoe County
Indiana, USA

He donated the land to start Purdue University, and played a major role in its development. 

 
Cause of death: Natural causes
 
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Burial:
Purdue University Campus
West Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Indiana, USA
Plot: Just west of the Union Building, near the flag pole and small fountain
GPS (lat/lon): 40.4252701, -86.9145813
 
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Record added: Nov 28, 1999
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& Happy Birthday! RIP
- Cindy
 Added: Oct. 31, 2009

- 2kjmom
 Added: Sep. 12, 2009

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