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Charles Keyser Edmunds

1876 – 1949

Fifth president of Pomona College

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Lived 1876 – 1949 (aged 72–73). Charles Keyser Edmunds was an American university president, engineer and physicist.

Charles Keyser Edmunds (September 21, 1876 –8 January 1949) was an American engineer and physicist who served as president of Lingnan University in Canton, China, and Pomona College in Claremont, California.

Life and career Edmunds was born in Baltimore and attended Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 1897. He also inspired a growing interest in Asian culture at the college. An academic building opened in 2007 was named Edmunds Hall in his honor.

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Important facts

Born
1876, Baltimore
Birth century
Occupation
University president, engineer, physicist
Nationality
Education
Johns Hopkins University
Employers
Pomona College
Also known as
Charles K. Edmunds, Charles Edmunds

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Keyser Edmunds?

Fifth president of Pomona College (1876–1949)

When was Charles Keyser Edmunds born?

Charles Keyser Edmunds was born in 1876 in Baltimore.

When did Charles Keyser Edmunds die?

Charles Keyser Edmunds died on 8 January 1949 in Claremont.

What was Charles Keyser Edmunds's occupation?

Charles Keyser Edmunds was a university president, engineer and physicist.

What nationality was Charles Keyser Edmunds?

Charles Keyser Edmunds was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Keyser Edmunds

· Wikidata: Q16944163

· DBpedia: Charles K. Edmunds

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