Chester A. Arthur Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Chester A. Arthur (Chester Alan Arthur)

Last Updated: 02 Oct, 2023 | Views: 372

Age: 57

Profession: Historical Men

Other Profession(s): Politician, Lawyer

Famous For: 21st President of the United States

Higher Education: Union College (BA)

Chester A. Arthur Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

05 Oct, 1829 (57 Years 01 Month 13 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Vermont

Birth District

Fairfield

Birth Sign

Libra

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

American

Died on

18 Nov, 1886

Chester A. Arthur Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography)
Chester A. Arthur, the American leader, was the 21st President of the U.S., serving from 1881 to 1885. Arthur was a member of the Republican Party and was Vice President under President James A. Garfield. After Garfield was assassinated in 1881, Arthur became President. Arthur is known for his progressive policies, including pushing for civil service reform and supporting economic and educational initiatives.
Chester A. Arthur Career:
Chester A. Arthur Political Party: Republican Party
1848: Graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York
1854: Admitted to the bar and started practicing law in New York City
1861-1863: Quartermaster General of New York during the Civil War
1871-1878: Collector of the Port of New York
1880: Elected Vice President of the United States under James A. Garfield
1881: Became President of the United States after Garfield's assassination
1883: Signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
1885: Completed his term as President
1886: Died in New York City at the age of 57.
Chester A. Arthur family:
Chester A. Arthur was married to Ellen Lewis Herndon, and the couple had three children: Chester Alan Arthur Jr., Ellen Herndon Arthur, and William Lewis Herndon Arthur.
Chester A. Arthur Death:
Chester A. Arthur was married to Ellen Lewis Herndon, and the couple had three children: Chester Alan Arthur Jr., Ellen Herndon Arthur, and William Lewis Herndon Arthur.