Nathaniel Eaton
Nathaniel Eaton | |
|---|---|
| Headmaster of Harvard College | |
| In office 1637–1639 | |
| Succeeded by | Henry Dunster (as President) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Before 17 September 1609 (baptism) Great Budworth, Cheshire, Kingdom of England |
| Died | Before 11 May 1674 (burial) Southwark, Surrey, Kingdom of England |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge University of Padua |
Nathaniel Eaton (before 17 September 1609 − before 11 May 1674) was an Anglican clergyman who was the first Headmaster of Harvard, President designate, and builder of Harvard's first College, Yard, and Library, in 1636.
Nathaniel was the uncle of Samuel Eaton, one of the seven founding members and signatories of the Harvard Corporation by charter in 1650.