Stephen Van Rensselaer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:landowner
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Albany_Academy
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:New_York_State_Senate
gptkbp:birth_date 1764-03-01
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:New_York,_United_States
gptkbp:children gptkb:Stephen_Van_Rensselaer_III
gptkbp:civic_engagement gptkb:leadership
gptkb:Philanthropist
involved in local governance
involved in local charities
cultural patron
advocate for civil rights
involved in cultural events
advocate for social reforms
supporter of the arts
supporter of community service initiatives
supporter of economic equality initiatives
supporter of infrastructure development
advocate for public education
land reform advocate
involved in land management
involved in public policy advocacy
advocate for public health initiatives
advocate for community health initiatives
involved in community development
supporter of historical preservation
involved in historical societies
supporter of education reforms
supporter of environmental conservation
influential landowner
supporter of local businesses
involved in economic development
promoter of civic engagement
advocate for social justice.
advocate for arts education
promoter of agriculture
advocate for transportation improvements
advocate for youth programs
founder of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
historical figure in New York history
political figure in early 19th century
promoter of science and technology
promoter of volunteerism
supporter of family welfare initiatives
supporter of literacy programs
supporter of local history projects
gptkbp:contribution education in New York
gptkbp:death_date 1839-01-11
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Albany,_New_York,_United_States
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Van_Rensselaer_family
gptkbp:education gptkb:Union_College
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stephen Van Rensselaer
gptkbp:influence land development in New York
gptkbp:known_for being the last patroon of the Rensselaerswyck
gptkbp:legacy Rensselaer County named after him
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Rensselaer_Polytechnic_Institute
gptkbp:office gptkb:Lieutenant_Governor_of_New_York
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Democratic-Republican_Party
gptkbp:position gptkb:Eclipse
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Rensselaer_County,_New_York
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_Schuyler
gptkbp:term_end 1839
gptkbp:term_start 1829
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Albany_Rural_Cemetery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4