He compiled a Hebrew and English Lexicon (1809), and published a collection of poems (1844). From 1840 to 1850, he was a board member of The New York Institution for the Blind at 34th Street and 9th Avenue (now The New York Institute for Special Education). The ground on which the seminary now stands was his gift. He was made professor of Biblical learning in the General Theological Seminary in New York (1821), a post that he held until 1850. Clement Clarke Moore was a graduate of Columbia College (1798), where he earned both his B.A. He was the only son of Benjamin Moore, a president of Columbia College and bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, and his wife Charity Clarke. Moore was more famous in his own day as a professor of Oriental and Greek literature at Columbia College (now Columbia University) and at General Theological Seminary, who compiled a two volume Hebrew dictionary. Nicholas (more commonly known today as Twas the Night Before Christmas).Ĭlement C. He was made professor of Biblical learning in the General Theological Seminary in New Clement Clarke Moore, (J– July 10, 1863), is best known as the credited author of A Visit From St. Nicholas (more commonly known today as Twas the Night Before Christmas). Clement Clarke Moore, (J– July 10, 1863), is best known as the credited author of A Visit From St.
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