Charles E. Anthon

1822–1883 (age 61)

Scholar/Educator

Biography

Charles E. Anthon earned respect as a scholar and educator, contributing to the intellectual life of his time through teaching and the cultivation of classical learning. His dedication shaped many young minds and underscored the value of rigorous study.

He is remembered for fostering a love of knowledge that endures beyond his earthly life, and his memory is honored at New York Marble Cemetery among other scholars and educators.