Charles August 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.

This article is about the politician from Minnesota. For the aviator (his son), see Charles Lindbergh.
Charles August Lindbergh
Lindbergh c. 1905–24
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1917
Preceded byClarence Buckman
Succeeded byHarold Knutson
Personal details
Born
Carl Månsson

(1859-01-20)January 20, 1859
Stockholm, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway
DiedMay 24, 1924(1924-05-24) (aged 65)
Crookston, Minnesota, US
Resting placeLakewood Cemetery,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Political partyRepublican
Other political
affiliations		Progressive "Bull Moose" (1912)
Spouses
  • Mary LaFond
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    (m. 1887; died 1898)​
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    (m. 1901)​
Children4, including Charles
ParentAugust Lindbergh (father)
Alma materUniversity of Michigan Law School
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