Charles Henry Wharton | |
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4th President of Columbia University | |
In office 1801–1801 | |
Preceded by | William Samuel Johnson |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Mary's County, Maryland | June 5, 1748
Died | July 22, 1833 Burlington, New Jersey | (aged 85)
Charles Henry Wharton (June 5, 1748 – 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.