Charles John Biddle | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
In office July 2, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Edward J. Morris |
Succeeded by | Charles O'Neill |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 30, 1819
Died | September 28, 1873 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 54)
Political party | Democratic |
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Relatives | See Biddle family |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1847–1848 1861–1862 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Regiment of Voltigeurs and Foot Riflemen |
Commands | 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Charles John Biddle (April 30, 1819 – September 28, 1873) was an American soldier, lawyer, congressman, and newspaper editor.