Charles C. P. Holden
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Charles C. P. Holden?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Charles Courtney Pickney Holden (August 9, 1827 – February 9, 1905) was an American politician who served as president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and served as the president of the Chicago Common Council. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Chicago in the 1871 election.
Quick Facts President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Preceded by ...
Charles C. P. Holden | |
---|---|
President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
In office 1876–1877 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | D.W. Clark |
Commissioner of the Chicago West Parks Board | |
In office March 1869 – 1878 | |
Appointed by | John M. Palmer |
Chicago Alderman[1][2][3][4][5] | |
In office 1863 – December 1872 Serving with George Hilmrod (1863–1865) Edmund Bixby (1865–1867) Alvin Salisbury (1868–1869) Thomas Wilco (1869–1871) Lester L. Bond (1871–1872) | |
Preceded by | Redmond Sheridan |
Succeeded by | David W. Clark Jr. |
Constituency | 10th ward |
In office 1862–1863 Serving with Robert H. Foss (1860–1862) William A. Groves (1862—1863) | |
Preceded by | L.B. Taft |
Succeeded by | Mark Sheridan/ Konstantine Kann |
Constituency | 5th ward |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-08-09)August 9, 1827 Groton, New Hampshire |
Died | February 9, 1905(1905-02-09) (aged 77) Matteson, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Democratic |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1847–1848 |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
Close