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Charles Albert Blanchard, who was named after the Duke of Sardinia wasborn , was born on November 8th, 1848 in Galesburg Illinois where his father waspresident was president at Knox College at the time. After moving to Wheaton with hisfather his father and family, he attended Wheaton College, graduating in 1870. Twoyears Two years later he started his quick rise in authority at Wheaton College, as he was appointed as principal of the preparatory academy at Wheaton, replacing Herman A. FischerSrFischer Sr. From this point on till the day he died he was involved thebusiness the business of Wheaton College, serving in many ways. By 1877 Charles wasappointed was appointed vice president under his fatherand father and fully assumed the role of college president in 1882. During the 43years 43 years of his presidency at Wheaton College Charles managed the collegevery college very well and carried the school very far, improving upon the base thathis that his father had started. He acted as teacher, leader, fundraiser, andwas and was greatly remembered for his calm and respectfully attitude towardsall towards all the students under him. It was under him that an addition to themain the main building was done and a new chapel, gymnasium, dormitory, andindustrial and industrial building were all constructed. In 1890 the Record started upunder up under the direct editorial supervision of Charles himself. Charlessuffered Charles suffered the loss of two wives during his lifetime, and was survived byhis by his third wife, Frances Carothers Blanchard. Charles Blanchard was still serving as the president of the college when he died in on December 20, 1925. |
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