Charles Edward Hovey
Charles Edward Hovey (April 26, 1827 – November 17, 1897) was an educator, college president, pension lobbyist and a brevet major general in the United States Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Edward Hovey | |
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Charles Edward Hovey | |
| First president of Illinois State Normal University | |
| In office 1857–1861 | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1827 Thetford, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1897 (aged 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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