Clement Clarke Moore

Region	North America
Language	English
Profession	Poet, Professor, Scholar
Education	Columbia University
Period	Romantic
Notable Works	A Visit from St. Nicholas
Politics	Conservative
Bio	Clement Clarke Moore was an American poet and professor, best known for writing A Visit from St. Nicholas, which is one of the most famous Christmas poems and a key element in shaping the modern image of Santa Claus. A scholar of Hebrew and literature, Moore taught at the General Theological Seminary in New York and published works on both linguistic and religious topics.