Who founded the University of Pittsburgh?
Hugh Henry Brackenridge
Benjamin Franklin
Andrew Carnegie
George Washington
Answer
Hugh Henry Brackenridge founded the University of Pittsburgh, originally known as the Pittsburgh Academy, in 1787. Brackenridge was a prominent lawyer, judge, and writer who played a significant role in the early development of Pittsburgh.
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