David Brainerd
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About
Christian missionary who had a ministry among the Native Americans in New Jersey, and dedicated much of his life to their education.
Before Fame
He was expelled from Yale University before turning to missionary work.
Trivia
His expulsion from Yale inspired disgruntled Presbyterians of New York and New Jersey to found the College of New Jersey, which eventually became Princeton.
Family Life
He was orphaned when he was 14 years old.
Associated With
He and Pierre Jean Desmet were Christian missionaries.
