The university's first chancellor was Joseph Gibson Hoyt. Crow secured the university charter from the Missouri General Assembly in 1853, and Eliot was named President of the Board of Trustees. Early on, Eliot solicited support from members of the local business community, including John O'Fallon, but Eliot failed to secure a permanent endowment. Washington University is unusual among major American universities in not having had a prior financial endowment. The institution had no backing of a religious organization, single wealthy patron, or earmarked government support. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was the first chancellor of Washington University? ANS1 Joseph Gibson Hoyt. QSN2 When did Washington University secure its charter? ANS2 1853 QSN3 What makes Washington University unique among other American universities? ANS3 not having had a prior financial endowment QSN4 Who was the first president of Washington University? ANS4 Eliot QSN5 What local businessman help provide support for the Washington University? ANS5 John O'Fallon