Chester A. Arthur

Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was an American politician who served as the 21st President of the United States. Arthur was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the 20th Vice President under James Garfield. While Garfield was mortally wounded by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2, 1881, he did not die until September 19, at which time Arthur was sworn in as president, serving until March 4, ... more

Date of birth:

  • Oct 5, 1829

Date of death:

  • Nov 18, 1886 (age 57 years)

Place of birth:

President number:

  • 21

Government

The 21st President of the United States

← Preceeded By

James Garfield

James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th President of the United States. His death, two months after being shot and...

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Grover Cleveland

Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was both the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Cleveland is the only President...

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The 20th Vice President of the United States

← Preceeded By

William A. Wheeler

William Almon Wheeler (June 30, 1819 – June 4, 1887) was a Representative from New York and the 19th Vice President of the United States. Wheeler was...

Succeeded By →

Thomas A. Hendricks

Thomas Andrews Hendricks (September 7, 1819 – November 25, 1885) was a U.S. Representative and a Senator from Indiana, a Governor of Indiana, and the...

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Government Positions Held:

Office, position, or title Jurisdiction of office Appointed By (if Position is Appointed) From To
  • Sep 19, 1881
  • Mar 4, 1885
  • 1881
  • 1881
  • 1871
  • 1878
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President of the United States

President:

Appointees:

Officeholder Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office From To
  • Nov 14, 1881
  • Sep 4, 1884
  • Sep 5, 1884
  • Oct 30, 1884
  • Oct 31, 1884
  • Mar 7, 1885
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Military Person

Service:

Rank Military Force To date
  • 1862

Participated in conflicts:

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