Sylvester Pennoyer
Governor of Oregon, 8th in office
Born
July 6th, 1831
193 years ago
Died
1902
123 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 8th Governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. Involved in legal practice before entering politics. Focused on issues such as education and infrastructure during tenure. Appointed several judges and supported the expansion of the Oregon state university system. Worked on matters related to labor and transportation within the state.
Served as Governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899
Promoted education and infrastructure development
Appointed state judges during governorship
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