Horace Silliman
Horace Brinsmade Silliman | |
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Philanthropist | |
| Born | December 3, 1825 |
| Died | May 4, 1910 (aged 84) |
| Monuments | Silliman University, Dumaguete, Philippines |
| Alma mater | The Albany Academy Union College |
| Organization(s) | Presbyterian Church YMCA Phi Beta Kappa Society |
Horace Brinsmade Silliman (December 3, 1825 – May 4, 1910) was a businessman and philanthropist from Cohoes, New York and an active layman in the Presbyterian Church. He gave a $10,000 gift to start Silliman Institute, which later became Silliman University, in Dumaguete, Philippines. Silliman was known for his philanthropy and active involvement in the civic community.