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Anthon

CHARLES, an American classical scholar, born in New York City, Nov. 19, 1797. He was for many years Professor of Ancient Languages at Columbia College. A beautiful edition of Horace first made him famous among scholars. His best known work was an edition of Lemprière's "Classical Dictionary" (1841). He was also the editor of over 50 classical text-books.

He died July 29, 1867.

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