The Education of Henry Adams · Character
Charles Eliot
President of Harvard University.
minor
Also known as President Eliot
First appearance: xxi twenty years after 1892
Charles Eliot shows up with force in Chaos (1870). The page is where that presence becomes real.
President of Harvard who appoints Adams as professor of medieval history despite Adams' lack of expertise.
Charles Eliot first appears in 0023 xxi twenty years after 1892.
In Chaos (1870): President of Harvard who appoints Adams as professor of medieval history despite Adams' lack of expertise.
Later, in Failure (1871): President of Harvard College who hints at recognizing Adams's services and initiates reforms.
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