Charles Devens
Charles Devens Jr. (April 4, 1820 – January 7, 1891) was an American lawyer, jurist and statesman. He also served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Devens | |
|---|---|
| 35th United States Attorney General | |
| In office March 12, 1877 – March 4, 1881 | |
| President | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | Alphonso Taft |
| Succeeded by | Wayne MacVeagh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1820 Charlestown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 1891 (aged 70) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig (Before 1860) Democratic (1860–1867) Republican (1867–1891) |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States • Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1866 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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