Charles DeKay
Male, Deceased Person
1848 – 1935
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Who was Charles DeKay?
Charles Augustus DeKay was a linguist, poet, critic and a fencer. He was a son of George Coleman De Kay, a naval officer. He was best known for founding the National Arts Club and the Fencers Club. He was inducted into the United States Fencing Hall of Fame in 2008. He was an art and literary critic for The New York Times for 18 years.
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- Born
- Jul 25, 1848
Washington, D.C. - Spouses
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- May 23, 1935
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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