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Moore, Clement C.
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Poet and Educator Clement Moore was born on July 15, 1770 in New York City, and was later educated at Columbia College.
Moore was a biblical scholar and professor at the Episcopal General Theological Seminary.
Moore is best known for his poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", better known in more modern times as "Twas the Night Before Christmas". In 2013 this same title became a New York Times High Profile Title.
Clement Moore died in Newport, Rhode Island on July 10, 1863.
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