Charles E. Bennett (politician)
Charles E. Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Emory H. Price |
| Succeeded by | Tillie Fowler (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 2nd district (1949-1967) 3rd district (1967-1993) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Edward Bennett December 2, 1910 Canton, New York |
| Died | September 6, 2003 (aged 92) Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Jean |
| Occupation | Politician |
Charles Edward Bennett (December 2, 1910 – September 6, 2003) was an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the longest-serving member of either house of Congress in Florida's history.