Who was the valedictorian of West Point in 1829?

Answer by  Joni (116)

Charles Mason graduated top of the class in 1829, beating out Robert E. Lee for the honor. He later served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa.

Answer by  Gabriel (2146)

Charles Mason graduated 1st in the Class of 1829. On graduating Mason served for two years as an Assistant Professor of Engineering at West Point.

Answer by  Lynn82 (237)

Charles Mason nudged out Robert E. Lee by 29 points to graduate as valedictorian. Mason bested Lee in every subject except for "Tactics, Artillery, and Conduct" in which the two were tied. After graduation, Mason served in the Army for only two years. He became a patent lawyer and was the first Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.