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Clement Clarke Moore (July 15, 1779 – July 10, 1863) was an American writer, scholar and real estate developer. He is best known as author of the Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", which first named each of Santa Claus's reindeer .
Clement Clarke Moore (born July 15, 1779, New York, New York, U.S.—died July 10, 1863, Newport, Rhode Island) was an American scholar of Hebrew and teacher, best known for having been credited with writing the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (also known as “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas”).
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Learn about the life and works of Clement Clarke Moore, the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and a professor of oriental and Greek literature. Find out how he wrote the poem for his children and how it became a classic Christmas carol.
A classic poem that describes the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The poem was written by Clement Clarke Moore, a professor of oriental and Greek literature at New York University.
Learn about Clement Clarke Moore, the author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (The Night before Christmas), a classic children's poem. Find his biography, poems, and texts about him on this web page.
Nov 19, 2021 · Learn how the Columbia professor and poet created the iconic image of St. Nicholas in his 1822 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Discover the controversy over his authorship and the evidence that supports his claim.
Learn about the life and works of Clement Clarke Moore, an 18th-century American poet, writer, scholar, and real estate developer. He is best known for his anonymous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", also known as "The Night Before Christmas".
