Charles J. Guiteau

American assassin (1841–1882)

† 1882-06-30 · Authors · Poet; cross-wiki notability: present on 26 language Wikipedias

License & source

Public domain · Wikidata

Life

Charles J. Guiteau was born on September 8, 1841 in Freeport and died on June 30, 1882 in Washington, D.C., aged 40. Recorded occupations: lawyer and poet. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: law. Educated at University of Michigan and Pioneer High School.

At a glance

Born: September 8, 1841 · Freeport
Died: June 30, 1882 · Washington, D.C.
Age at death: 40
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: lawyer, poet
Education: University of Michigan, Pioneer High School
Wikipedia editions: 26 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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