About Charles B. Boynton
Lived 1806 – 1883 (aged 76–77). Charles B. Boynton was an American pastor and university president.
Charles Brandon Boynton (1806–1883) was the first president of Howard University and also served as chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.
During his tenure as chaplain of the House of Representatives, Boynton was also the congregational minister of Washington's First Congregational Church, which, at the time, met in the House chamber.
Boynton was the author of A History of the Navy During the Rebellion. The book is about the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Charles B. Boynton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles B. Boynton?
American academic administrator
When was Charles B. Boynton born?
Charles B. Boynton was born in 1806 in Stockbridge.
When did Charles B. Boynton die?
Charles B. Boynton died in 1883 in Cincinnati.
What was Charles B. Boynton's occupation?
Charles B. Boynton was a pastor and university president.
What nationality was Charles B. Boynton?
Charles B. Boynton was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Charles B. Boynton
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles B. Boynton. https://biography.guide/charles-b-boynton/
MLA: "Charles B. Boynton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-b-boynton/.
Chicago: "Charles B. Boynton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-b-boynton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC