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Charles King was the ninth president of the college, 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 |
