Charles Frederick Crisp | |
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33rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office December 8, 1891 – March 4, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Thomas B. Reed |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Reed |
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus | |
In office December 8, 1891 – March 4, 1895 | |
Preceded by | John G. Carlisle |
Succeeded by | James D. Richardson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1883 – October 23, 1896 | |
Preceded by | Philip Cook |
Succeeded by | Charles R. Crisp |
Personal details | |
Born | Sheffield, England, United Kingdom | January 29, 1845
Died | October 23, 1896 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 51)
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Law |
Charles Frederick Crisp (January 29, 1845 – October 23, 1896) was a British-American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Crisp was elected as a congressman from Georgia in 1882, and served until his death in 1896. From 1890 to 1895, he led the Democratic Party in the House, as either the speaker of the House or House minority leader. He was the father of Charles R. Crisp who also served in Congress.