Clement Moore (1779–1863) was an American writer best known for authoring the Christmas poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ (1823). He was also a scholar, lecturing Oriental and...view moreClement Moore (1779–1863) was an American writer best known for authoring the Christmas poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ (1823). He was also a scholar, lecturing Oriental and Greek Literature and Divinity and Biblical Learning in New York City’ General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church.view less