Charles Dominique Joseph Bouligny

Adams-Clay Republican Senator of Louisiana

Congresses Served

Senate Terms

January 1, 1773 (60 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1833

Death

Served as U.S. Senator from Louisiana from 1824 to 1829.
Previously held a position in the territorial House of Representatives.
Of French and Spanish descent, with a family background in New Orleans Creole society.
Joined the Louisiana Regiment as a cadet at age 12 and rose to the rank of lieutenant.
Involved in local governance, including serving on the New Orleans municipal council and the Orleans Parish police jury.
Played a significant role during the War of 1812, helping to defend New Orleans.
Elected to the U.S. Senate by the Louisiana state legislature to complete a term.
Aligned with the National Republican Party and supported tariff bills beneficial to the sugarcane industry.
Did not seek reelection in 1829 due to changing political sentiments.
Married Anna Arthémise Le Blanc and had 15 children, with 12 surviving to adulthood.
Died in New Orleans and was interred in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1.