William Burton
Physician, 39th Governor of Delaware
Born
October 16th, 1789
235 years ago
Died
1866
159 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 39th Governor of Delaware from 1861 to 1863. Worked as a physician before and during his political career. Took office amid the Civil War, focusing on issues related to public health and governance. After his term, remained active in state politics and contributed to the Democratic Party's strategies during a tumultuous period in American history.
Governed Delaware during the Civil War
Contributed to the Democratic Party's strategies
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