# Benjamin Moore

> Benjamin Moore was the second Episcopal bishop of New York and the fifth President of Columbia University. He is remembered for having given Holy Communion to Alexander Hamilton on his deathbed, and for being the father of Clement Clarke Moore, the reputed author of the 1823 Christmas poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas."

*Episcopal bishop of New York (1748-1816)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/benjamin-moore

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Religious Figure
- **Category:** Religious Figures
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1748-10-05
- **Died:** 1816-02-27
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Benjamin Moore was the second Episcopal bishop of New York and the fifth President of Columbia University. He is remembered for having given Holy Communion to Alexander Hamilton on his deathbed, and for being the father of Clement Clarke Moore, the reputed author of the 1823 Christmas poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas."

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 42.0 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 66.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Benjamin Moore (bishop)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Moore_(bishop))
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16203667)

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