Writer and researcher Christopher G. Pena is a leading historian of Southeast Louisiana Civil War history. In addition to authoring numerous essays and articles on the history of the Pelican State, Pena has published several books exploring various Louisiana historical sites, events, and figures.
Pena received his bachelor of arts in both theatre and history from Nicholls State University and continued on to earn his associate of science in nursing from the same university. At the University of Texas Health Science Center, he completed both his bachelor of science and master of science in nursing. He also worked as an associate professor of nursing at Nicholls until his retirement in 2009.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Pena lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
