Charles DeKay, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles DeKay

United States linguist, poet, critic and fencer

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1848

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 23-May-1935

Profession: poet, journalist, fencer, linguist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Charles Augustus de Kay (July 25, 1848 – May 23, 1935) was a linguist, poet, critic and a fencer.
He was a son of George Coleman De Kay, a naval officer.
He was best known for founding the National Arts Club and the Fencers Club.
He was inducted into the United States Fencing Hall of Fame in 2008.
He was an art and literary critic for The New York Times for 18 years.