Charles J. Guiteau
American assassin (1841–1882)
Charles Julius Guiteau (/ɡɪˈtoʊ/ ghih-TOH; September 8, 1841 – June 30, 1882) was an American writer and lawyer. He is best known as the person who assassinated US President James A. Garfield on July 2, 1881. Guiteau shot Garfield after being angry with him about not receiving credit or a reward for Garfield's victory in 1880. Guiteau wrote a speech about Garfield but never made the speech.[1][2]
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| Born | Charles Julius Guiteau September 8, 1841 Freeport, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1882 (aged 40) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Cause of death | Hanging |
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| Known for | Assassination of James A. Garfield |
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| Criminal status | Executed (June 30, 1882) |
| Spouse |
Annie Bunn
(m. 1869; div. 1874) |
| Motive | Mental illness |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal charge | Attempted murder (upgraded to murder after Garfield's death) |
| Penalty | Death by hanging |
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| Victims | James A. Garfield |
| Date | July 2, 1881 |
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Guiteau was born in Freeport, Illinois. He was a preacher, writer and lawyer. He was found guilty in a court of law. He was executed by hanging in Washington, D.C.
References
change- ↑ "Charles J. Guiteau Shot President Garfield". www.americaslibrary.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ↑ "Charles Julius Guiteau | James A. Garfield's Assassin". touringohio.com. Retrieved 2021-06-18.