Charles Henry Wharton
President of Columbia University / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Henry Wharton (June 5, 1748 ā July 22, 1833), who grew up Catholic and became a Catholic priest, converted to Protestantism and became one of the leading Episcopal clergyman of the early United States, as well as briefly serving as president of Columbia University.
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Charles Henry Wharton | |
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4th President of Columbia University | |
In office 1801ā1801 | |
Preceded by | William Samuel Johnson |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Moore |
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Born | (1748-06-05)June 5, 1748 St. Mary's County, Maryland |
Died | July 22, 1833(1833-07-22) (aged 85) Burlington, New Jersey |
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