1818 - 1905
William Claflin American Politician
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| First Name |
William
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| Last Name |
Claflin
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| Birthday |
6th March, 1818
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| Birthplace |
Milford, Massachusetts
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| Died |
5th January, 1905
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| Place of Death |
Newton, Massachusetts
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Politician
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William Claflin (March 6, 1818 – January 5, 1905) was an American politician, industrialist and philanthropist from Massachusetts. He served as the 27th Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 1869–1872 and as a member of the United States Congress from 1877–1881. He also served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1868–1872, serving as a moderating force between the Radical and moderate wings of the Republican Party. His name is given to Claflin University in South Carolina, a historically black college founded with funding from him and his father.
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