Samuel Turell Armstrong
American politician and publisher
Born
April 29th, 1784
241 years ago
Died
1850
175 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Contributed to the political landscape during the early 19th century. Also involved in publishing, helping to shape public discourse through printed materials. Engaged in various community and civic matters, demonstrating a commitment to public service.
Served as Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Contributed to publishing efforts in Massachusetts
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