Edward P. Allen
American Captain and Politician
Born
October 28th, 1839
185 years ago
Died
November 25th, 1909
115 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1839, an American captain and lawyer served in the American Civil War. After the war, held various political positions including representative and state senator in California. Advocated for veterans and contributed to post-war legal reforms. His legal career included work on significant cases involving civil rights and property disputes. Gained recognition for leadership during tumultuous times in U.S. history.
Served as a captain during the American Civil War
Held office as a California state senator
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