Charles Anthon | |
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 Columbia professor Charles Anthon | |
| Born | November 19, 1797 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1867 (aged 69) |
| Alma mater | Columbia College of Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Classical scholar, professor, headmaster of the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School |
| Relatives | John Anthon, brother |
Charles Anthon (November 19, 1797 – July 29, 1867) was an American classical scholar. Anthon was a professor at Columbia College and became headmaster of its grammar and preparatory school. He produced classical works for schools, which contained assistance and translations in the notes. He had a disagreement with Martin Harris over an account where they discussed the authenticity of the Anthon Transcript of the Book of Mormon. Anthon was also an acquaintance of writer Edgar Allan Poe. He died in New York City at the age of 69.