Charles Kern | |
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| Sheriff of Cook County | |
| In office 1872–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Bradley |
| Succeeded by | John Hoffman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1831 Otterbach, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | January 25, 1896 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Charles Kern (April 18, 1831 – January 25, 1896) was a Democratic politician in Chicago who served as the Sheriff of Cook County from 1872 to 1878.