Ezra Cornell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ezra Cornell

American businessman

Date of Birth: 11-Jan-1807

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-Dec-1874

Profession: politician, entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Ezra Cornell (; January 11, 1807 – December 9, 1874) was an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist.
He was the founder of Western Union, founder of Ithaca's first library, and a co-founder of Cornell University.
He also served as President of the New York Agriculture Society and as a New York state Senator.