Sylvester Pennoyer

Governor of Oregon, 8th in office

Sylvester Pennoyer - Governor of Oregon, 8th in office
Born

July 6th, 1831
194 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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