Charles Albert Blanchard, who was named after the Duke of Sardinia was
born on November 8th, 1848 in Galesburg Illinois where his father was
president at Knox College at the time. After moving to Wheaton with his
father and family he attended Wheaton College, graduating in 1870. 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. Fischer
Sr. From this point on till the day he died he was involved the
business of Wheaton College, serving in many ways. By 1877 Charles was
appointed vice president under his father
and fully assumed the role of college president in 1882. During the 43
years of his presidency at Wheaton College Charles managed the college
very well and carried the school very far, improving upon the base that
his father had started. He acted as teacher, leader, fundraiser, and
was greatly remembered for his calm and respectfully attitude towards
all the students under him. It was under him that an addition to the
main building was done and a new chapel, gymnasium, dormitory, and
industrial building were all constructed. In 1890 the Record started up
under the direct editorial supervision of Charles himself. Charles
suffered the loss of two wives during his lifetime, and was survived 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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