The term 'Philanthropist Yale' refers to Elihu Yale, an English merchant, slave trader, and philanthropist. He is best known for his generous donations to the Collegiate School of Connecticut, which later became Yale University. Elihu Yale was born in 1649 in London, England and died in 1721 in Madras, India. He was a successful merchant and slave trader, and he used his wealth to make generous donations to the Collegiate School of Connecticut. His donations included books, a portrait of King George I, and a gift of £560. These donations helped the school to become Yale University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.