Bouligny, Dominique, 1773-1833

Charles Dominique Joseph Bouligny (August 22, 1773 – March 4, 1833) was a lawyer and politician, elected as U.S. Senator from Louisiana, serving 1824 to 1829. He had earlier served in the state House of Representatives. Of French and Spanish descent, he was brother to Louis Bouligny, a state representative, and uncle of John Edward Bouligny, who was elected as U.S. Representative from New Orleans.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana (then part of New Spain), he was educated by private tutors. As a young man, Bouligny served as ensign in Spain's Louisiana Regiment commanded by his father. In 1800, he was elected as a commissioner to the New Orleans municipal council (the cabildo). After the Sale of Louisiana in 1803, Bouligny (and other colonial residents) assumed U.S. citizenship. He studied law and was admitted to the bar, practicing in New Orleans.

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