Charles King (Columbia University president), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles King (Columbia University president)

American academic, politician and newspaper editor

Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1789

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 01-Oct-1867

Profession: editor, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Charles King (March 16, 1789 – October 1867) was an American academic, politician and newspaper editor.
He succeeded Nathaniel Fish Moore to become the ninth president of Columbia College (now Columbia University), holding the role from November 1849 until 1864.