Henry Rutgers was an American philanthropist, businessman, legislator, and Revolutionary War veteran from New York City. Most notably the namesake of Rutgers University, the college was named in his honor following his donation of a $5,000 bond and a $200 bronze bell which is still in use.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the New York State Assembly
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 7, 1745
- Died
- February 17, 1830
