Etymology

Johns Hopkins

Today it means: A university and, in particular, a world-class school of medicine and teaching hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Johns Hopkins (1795–1873), American entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist.

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