Charles F. Crisp

Charles F. Crisp
33rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office
December 8, 1891 – March 4, 1895
Preceded byThomas B. Reed
Succeeded byThomas B. Reed
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus
In office
December 8, 1891 – March 4, 1895
Preceded byJohn G. Carlisle
Succeeded byJames D. Richardson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1883 – October 23, 1896
Preceded byPhilip Cook
Succeeded byCharles R. Crisp
Personal details
Born
Charles Frederick Crisp

(1845-01-29)January 29, 1845
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
DiedOctober 23, 1896(1896-10-23) (aged 51)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionLaw
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Lieutenant
Unit10th Virginia Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars

Charles Frederick Crisp (January 29, 1845 – October 23, 1896) was a British-American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Crisp was elected as a congressman from Georgia in 1882, and served until his death in 1896. From 1890 to 1895, he led the Democratic Party in the House, as either the speaker of the House or House minority leader. He was the father of Charles R. Crisp who also served in Congress.


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