Charles Henry Wharton
Charles Henry Wharton | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of Columbia University | |
| In office 1801–1801 | |
| Preceded by | William Samuel Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1748 St. Mary's County, Maryland |
| Died | July 22, 1833 (aged 85) Burlington, New Jersey |
Charles Henry Wharton (June 5, 1748 – July 22, 1833), who grew up Catholic and became a Catholic priest, converted to Protestantism and became one of the leading Episcopal clergyman of the early United States, as well as briefly serving as president of Columbia University.