Timeline: Horace Mann | Timetoast

May 4, 1796

Horace Mann was born

Horace was born in Franklin, Massachusetts and was the 4th of 5 children. He worked long hard hours on his family's farm because they were very poor.
Jan 28, 1810

Grew up working long hard hours on his farm because his family was very poor
Jan 28, 1823

Went to Brown University and studied in law.

Horace
Jan 28, 1827

Served as a representative in the Massachusetts state legislature
Jan 28, 1833

Served as Massachusetts state senator; signed into law the bill that created the first state board of education in the United States
Jan 28, 1837

Horace became the first secertary of the State Board of Education in Massachusetts
Jan 28, 1848

Horace was a politician and helped establish a state mental hospital

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Oct 17, 1849

Horace Mann held a meeting in Philedalphia for teachers and people associated with the public school system
Jan 28, 1853

Horace Mann served as president of Antioch College

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Aug 2, 1859

The hard work of raising money for Antioch College weakened his health. Horace Mann died August 2, 1859.