Gaspar G. Bacon
American lawyer and politician
Born
1886
139 years ago
Died
December 25th, 1947
77 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts between 1925 and 1929. Held several public offices, including member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and District Attorney for Essex County. Involved in various legal and political initiatives during tenure, contributing to the development of state policies.
Served as 51st Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Served as District Attorney for Essex County
Elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives
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