King, Charles, 1789-1867

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Charles King was educated in England. After working in a mercantile house and having an unsuccessful tenure as the editor of the New York American, he was elected president of Columbia College in 1849 and served for 15 years with notable changes for the college under his leadership.

From the description of Letter, 1852 Jan. 13, New York City [to] Peter Force. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 19771774

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Birth 1789-03-16

Death 1867-10

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