| Charles J. Cavanaugh | |
| Birth Date: | 23 January 1911 |
| Birth Place: | Leesville, Louisiana |
| Death Place: | Pineville, Louisiana |
Charles J. Cavanaugh (23 January 1911 - 18 February 2004) was a biologist and professor of biology at the Louisiana College from 1945 to 1977. He was born in Leesville, Louisiana and died in Pineville, Louisiana.[1] The C. J. Cavanaugh endowed chair in biology was created in his honor.[2]