Charles August Lindbergh

Charles August Lindbergh (20 January, 1859–24 May, 1924), was a United States Congressman for 6th District of Minnesota (1907-1917) and opponent of the Federal Reserve banking system. He is best remembered today as the father of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh.

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20 January - 1859 - 24 May - 1924 - United States Congressman - Minnesota - 1907 - 1917 - Federal Reserve - Aviator - Charles Lindbergh

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Lindbergh was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He was brought to the United States by his parents while an infant. He studied law at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, graduating in 1883 and being admitted to the bar the same year. He served as prosecuting attorney for Morrison County, Minnesota from 1891 through 1893. He was elected to congress as a Republican Party candidate. In 1916 he unsuccessfully campaigned for a seat in the United States Senate.

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Stockholm - Sweden - United States - Law - University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - 1883 - Morrison County, Minnesota - Republican Party - 1916 - United States Senate

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Charles August Lindbergh died in Crookston, Minnesota.

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