Benjamin Thompson (farmer)

Benjamin Thompson (April 27, 1806 – January 31, 1890) of Durham, New Hampshire, was a farmer and businessman, and the main benefactor of the University of New Hampshire. Benjamin left the State of New Hampshire his Warner Farm and all his assets totaling $400,000 for the creation of an agricultural college on his property in Durham.

For other people named Benjamin Thompson, see Benjamin Thompson (disambiguation).

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