William Paine Lord
American politician, 9th Governor of Oregon
Born
Died
1911
115 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 9th Governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. Worked as a lawyer, establishing a legal practice in the state. Held various political positions and contributed to the development of Oregon's infrastructure and education system. Advocated for state issues and served the public throughout his career.
Governed Oregon during a period of growth
Promoted educational initiatives in the state
Advanced infrastructure development
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