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Charles Allen (1827–1913) was an American jurist, born at Greenfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard University in 1847, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1850. He practiced law at Greenfield for twelve years, then advanced to State offices, serving as the Massachusetts Attorney General from 1867 to 1872. During his sixteen years of service (1882 – 1898) on the bench of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, he became known as one of the most eminent jurists of his day.
