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Anthon, Charles

Biography

17 Nov. 1797–29 July 1867. College professor, lawyer. Born in New York City. Son of George Christian Anthon and Genevieve Judot. Attended Columbia College, 1811–1815, in New York City. Studied law; admitted to bar, 1819. Adjunct professor of Greek and Latin at Columbia College, 1820–1830. Rector of grammar school, 1830–1864. Full professor at Columbia College, 1830–1867. Produced numerous classical textbooks for college students. Died in New York City.

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Photograph, Matthew B. Brady studio, circa 1855–1865. (Courtesy Library of Congress, Washington DC.)

Charles Anthon Photograph, Matthew B. Brady studio, circa 1855–1865. (Courtesy Library of Congress, Washington DC.)

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