George S. Boutwell
American politician and Treasury Secretary
Born
January 28th, 1818
207 years ago
Died
1905
120 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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An American lawyer and politician served as the 28th Secretary of the Treasury. Held various political offices including Governor of Massachusetts and U.S. Congressman. Participated in significant fiscal policies during the Reconstruction era. Helped shape regulations and policies during a period of economic transition.
Served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1869 to 1873
Governed Massachusetts from 1851 to 1853
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives
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