Charles August Lindbergh
American politician (1859–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the politician from Minnesota. For the aviator (his son), see Charles Lindbergh.
Charles August Lindbergh (born Carl Månsson; January 20, 1859 – May 24, 1924) was a United States Congressman from Minnesota's 6th congressional district from 1907 to 1917. He opposed American entry into World War I as well as the 1913 Federal Reserve Act. Lindbergh is best known as the father of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh.
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Charles August Lindbergh | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1917 | |
Preceded by | Clarence Buckman |
Succeeded by | Harold Knutson |
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Born | Carl Månsson (1859-01-20)January 20, 1859 Stockholm, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Died | May 24, 1924(1924-05-24) (aged 65) Crookston, Minnesota, US |
Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Progressive "Bull Moose" (1912) |
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Children | 4, including Charles |
Parent | August Lindbergh (father) |
Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
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