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Charles Swayne

1842 – 1907

American judge

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About Charles Swayne

Lived 1842 – 1907 (aged 64). Charles Swayne was an American lawyer and judge.

Charles Swayne (August 10, 1842 – July 5, 1907) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. In 1904, he was impeached, but remained on the bench after the impeachment trial ended in an acquittal.

Education and career

Born in Guyencourt, Delaware, Swayne received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1871. He was in private practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1871 to 1885, and in Pensacola, Florida from 1885 to 1889. In 1888, he was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the Florida Supreme Court.

Federal judicial service

Swayne received a recess appointment from President Benjamin Harrison on May 17, 1889, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida vacated by Judge Thomas Settle. He was nominated to the same position by President Harrison on December 5, 1889. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 1, 1890, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on July 5, 1907, due to his death.

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University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania

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Who was Charles Swayne?

American judge

When was Charles Swayne born?

Charles Swayne was born on 10 August 1842 in Guyencourt.

When did Charles Swayne die?

Charles Swayne died on 5 July 1907.

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Charles Swayne was a lawyer and judge.

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Charles Swayne was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Swayne

· Wikidata: Q5082784

· DBpedia: Charles Swayne

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