This man was expelled from Harvard twice, and was on the verge of suicide when he began his life's mission. Who was he?

lanfranco

That would be Buckminster Fuller: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckminster_Fuller Aug 08 06, 10:56 AM

smartie806

Exactly! Aug 08 06, 11:00 AM

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Who founded Stanford University in California, and is it true that the founder was expelled from Harvard as he was not considered Harvard standard? This man was raised by an uncle after his mother died of smallpox. He became a merchant sailor, and began smuggling opium when business was slow. He retired to his home state of Massachusetts where a town is named for his estate. He was also known for his philanthropy. Who was he? His younger brother was named Brooks. His older brother was named Charles Francis Jr. He graduated from Harvard in 1858. His father was minister of England. Who was he? This person (a saint) was the son of a wealthy merchant. His earlier life was a wild and immoral one, living as a musician. He turned his life around one night when he saw a holy man (anonymous as we know it). He quit his music and became a wealthy merchant. He quit this, however, when his money developed a sour odor. From this, he became a monk and made many pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Who is this person?

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