Charles Julius Guiteau was an American man who assassinated James A. Garfield, president of the United States, in 1881. Guiteau falsely believed he had played a major role in Garfield's election victory, for which he should have been rewarded with... Wikipedia
Born: September 8, 1841, Freeport, IL
Died: June 30, 1882 (age 40 years), DC Central Detention Facility, Washington, D.C.
Known for: Assassination of James A. Garfield
Spouse: Annie Bunn (m. 1869–1874)
Parents: Luther Wilson Guiteau and Jane Howe Guiteau
Conviction(s): First degree murder