William G. Conley
American educator and politician, Governor
Born
January 8th, 1866
159 years ago
Died
October 21st, 1940
84 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Governor of West Virginia
Promoted educational reforms
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