William P. Sprague
American banker and politician
Born
May 21st, 1827
198 years ago
Died
1899
126 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
Held office as Governor of Rhode Island
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