Charles S. Venable facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charles Scott Venable
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| Born | March 19, 1827 Prince Edward County, Virginia |
| Died | August 11, 1900 (aged 73) Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Place of burial |
University of Virginia Cemetery
Charlottesville, Virginia |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Chairman of the Faculty, University of Virginia 1870–1873, 1886–1888 |
Charles Scott Venable (March 19, 1827 – August 11, 1900) was a very smart American. He was a mathematician, an astronomer, and a military officer. He is known for writing many math books. He wrote these books while he was a professor at the University of Virginia.
Early Life and Education
Charles Scott Venable was born in Farmville, Virginia. His family lived at a place called Longwood House. He was a very bright student. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College when he was just 15 years old. After college, he worked there for several years. He was a tutor, helping other students learn mathematics.
He wanted to learn even more. So, he continued his studies at the University of Virginia. He also traveled to Germany to study in the cities of Berlin and Bonn. After all his studies, he became a professor. He taught mathematics and astronomy in Virginia and South Carolina.
Role in the Civil War
In April 1861, the American Civil War began. Charles Venable was in South Carolina at the time. He was there when the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter. He served as a lieutenant in the South Carolina state militia. Later, he fought as a private soldier.
In the spring of 1862, Venable joined the staff of General Robert E. Lee. General Lee was a very important leader for the Confederate army. Venable became an aide-de-camp to General Lee. This meant he was a special assistant to the general. He had the rank of major.
He stayed on General Lee's staff for a long time. He was with Lee from the Peninsula Campaign until the end of the war at Appomattox Court House. During this time, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. People say that General Lee called him "Faithful old Venable."
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, Charles Venable went back to teaching. He continued his career as an educator. He even visited Prussia (which is now part of Germany). While there, he was invited to a castle. The castle belonged to Heros von Borcke. He was another former aide-de-camp, who had worked for General J.E.B. Stuart.
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Venable's gravestone at the University of Virginia Cemetery in Charlottesville, Virginia.
