Charles King

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Charles King was the ninth president of the university, serving from 1849 to 1863. His father, Rufus King was one of the framers and signers of the U.S. Constitution. Some of his more notable acts included moving his entire family into College Hall and having Columbia College hire his daughter and pay her a princely salary.

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Preceded by
Nathaniel Fish Moore 		President of Columbia University 
1849-1863 		Succeeded by
Frederick A. P. Barnard
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