Charles DeKay
| Charles DeKay | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 25, 1848 Washington, D.C. |
| Died |
May 23, 1935 (aged 86) New York City |
| Alma mater | Yale |
| Spouse(s) | Edwardlyn Coffey |
| Children | Drake, Rodman, Ormonde, Helena, Janet |
Charles Augustus DeKay (July 25, 1848 – May 23, 1935) was a linguist, poet, critic and a fencer. He was a son of George Coleman De Kay, a naval officer. He was best known for founding the National Arts Club and the Fencers Club. He was inducted into the United States Fencing Hall of Fame in 2008. He was an art and literary critic for The New York Times for 18 years.
His best-known story is "Manmatha."
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