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Charles Jonas (Wisconsin politician)
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For the congressman from North Carolina, see Charles Jonas (disambiguation).
Charles Jonas (born Karel Jonáš, October 24, 1840 – January 15, 1896) was a Czech American immigrant, journalist, linguist, and political activist. He was the 16th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and served in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Racine County. Later in life, he was an American consul general to Austria-Hungary, and the Russian and German empires.[1][2]
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Quick Facts 16th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, Governor ...
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16th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1891 – April 4, 1894 | |
Governor | George Wilbur Peck |
Preceded by | George Washington Ryland |
Succeeded by | Emil Baensch |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 1, 1883 – November 17, 1886 | |
Preceded by | Albert L. Phillips |
Succeeded by | Henry Allen Cooper |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Racine 1st district | |
In office January 7, 1878 – January 6, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Norton J. Field |
Succeeded by | Norton J. Field |
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Born | Karel Jonáš (1840-10-24)24 October 1840 Malešov, Bohemia, Austrian Empire |
Died | 15 January 1896(1896-01-15) (aged 55) Krefeld, German Empire |
Resting place | Olšany Cemetery, Prague, Czech Republic |
Nationality | Austrian, American |
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Spouse | Christine Korizek (died 1923) |
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Education | Bohemian School of Science and Polytechnic Institute |
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His former home in Racine, Wisconsin, the Karel Jonas House is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at 1337 North Erie Street.