Charles Jonas (Wisconsin politician)

Charles Jonas (born Karel Jonáš, October 24, 1840January 15, 1896) was a Czech American immigrant, journalist, linguist, and political activist. He was the 16th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and served in the Wisconsin Legislature, representing Racine County. Later in life, he was an American consul general to Austria-Hungary, and the Russian and German empires.

His former home in Racine, Wisconsin, the Karel Jonas House is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at 1337 North Erie Street. Provided by Wikipedia