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Charles R. Farnsley

American politician (1907-1990)

  • Fame38.5
  • Momentum2.9
  • Wikipedia143
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Lived 1907–1990, aged 83United States
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  • Era
    1907–1990
    Aged 83
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Updated 2026-08-06

Charles Rowland Peaslee Farnsley was an American attorney and politician who served as mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, from 1948 to 1953 and represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967. A popular mayor, he received national attention for his eccentric personality and his support for the arts and education. His original ideas resulted in the creation of the Fund for the Arts and weekly “beef sessions” in which residents could talk to him and top city officials directly.

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38.5
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Momentum2.9
Historical4.6
Source confidence30.0
Completeness70.0
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