Anthon, Charles, 1797-1867

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Dates:
Birth 1797-11-19
Death 1867-07-29
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Biographical notes:

Professor of Greek at Columbia College. Anthon was involved in a controversy about the authenticity of the script of the Book of Mormon when Martin Harris got him to examine copies of some of the characters.

From the description of Letter, portrait, and a newspaper clipping, 1849-1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367566945

American classical scholar.

From the guide to the Charles Anthon letters, 1856, 1859, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Professor in the Classics Department of Columbia College.

From the description of Charles Anthon manuscripts, [ca. 1830]-1864. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 460879285

Brent Ashworth is a collector of historical documents, especially those affiliated with Mormon, Utah and American history.

From the description of Catalogue of Prof. Charles E. Anthon's collection of autographs, 1877. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367900060

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Subjects:

  • Authors, Greek
  • Authors, Latin
  • Classical literature
  • Educators
  • Latin poetry

Occupations:

  • Classicists
  • College teachers

Places:

  • New York (State) (as recorded)