Charles Frederick Crisp

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Charles Frederick Crisp

Charles Frederick Crisp (January 29, 1845 - October 23, 1896) was a U.S. political figure. A Democrat, he was elected as a Congressman from Georgia in 1882, and served until his death in 1896. From 1890 until his death, he was leader of the Democratic Party in the House, as either the House Minority Leader or the Speaker of the House.


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Preceded by:
Phillip Cook
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 3rd congressional district

March 4, 1883October 23, 1896
Succeeded by:
Charles R. Crisp
Preceded by:
Thomas B. Reed
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
December 8, 1891March 4, 1893;
August 7, 1893March 4, 1895
Succeeded by:
Thomas B. Reed